Pulled string art is such a fun experience for students, which is why they will love this lesson that combines a quick intro to perspective with an element of play.... Learn More
This festive seasonal collage not only celebrates icons from each season, but also highlights American artist Alma Thomas, who used visible brushstrokes to adorn her colorful paintings. In this lesson,... Learn More
Explore simple printmaking and portrait drawing with this lesson, inspired by Contemporary portrait artist Kehinde Wiley. Using found objects to stamp, students will create a botanical background for their painted... Learn More
This project encourages children to look at trash or recycled goods in a whole new way. Inspired by the book, Magic Trash, children draw faces in the style of contemporary... Learn More
Contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama is a fabulous artist for young students to learn about because her artwork is approachable and whimsical. I love her series of larger-than-life polka dotted flower... Learn More
Orangutans are incredible animals. Did you know that humans and orangutans share approximately 97% of their DNA? It’s no wonder that so many of their characteristics seem so similar. In... Learn More
These larger-than-life three-dimensional paper flowers, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, will have your students blooming with excitement. With the use of a paper bag as the basis for the flower petals,... Learn More
Romero Britto’s art is colorful, bold and happy. Drawing in the style of Britto takes some time and a bit of patience, but by the end of this lesson, students... Learn More
Your students will love learning about snow leopards with this lesson that is packed full of art-making processes. In this lesson, students will explore basic printmaking using a scrap of... Learn More
This self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by artist T.C. Cannon has students not only exploring proportion, but also adding in patterns and personal effects, like hats and jewelry, for... Learn More
Students will learn about endangered and vulnerable ocean animals in this lesson. They will also have an opportunity to learn how to draw with foreshortening, which is usually a tricky... Learn More
This project encourages children to develop their own symbols and signature style. They will have the opportunity to use their creativity to create unique icons in the style of American... Learn More
Every year, I did a collaborative ceramic tile mural project with my sixth graders. One year, we created these beautiful abstract faces, based on the work of Contemporary artist Kimmy... Learn More
In this lesson, students will create their own customized collage based on an endangered animal of their choice in the style of contemporary Australian artist Pete Cromer. What better way... Learn More
This interactive handprint project can be done collaboratively or individually. This lesson features one of the simplest forms of printmaking: a handprint. In just three steps, your students will create... Learn More
Cast off on the water with this simple shape sailboat lesson that doubles as an introduction to printmaking for your youngest students. In this lesson, students will stamp a background... Learn More
Lobster buoys are commonly found in the coastal waters of the northwest Atlantic Ocean, but with this lesson, you can bring these brightly colors paper versions into your art room... Learn More
Unleash your students’ creativity with this minimal-supply lesson that doubles as a quick introduction to printmaking. Students will focus on line and shape as they use found objects like LEGO... Learn More