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
Your students will love this quick and easy lesson that packs plenty of room for exploration with a quick introduction to basic printmaking. Students will begin by focusing on color... Learn More
Pull out your leftover paper plates and any unused paper for this collage lesson that can be used to create two different projects: a Sasquatch or a yeti. First, students... Learn More
Your Kindergarteners are going to love creating their own custom crayon color and having the opportunity to name it something creative. Imagine your hallways filled with creative kindergarten colors on... Learn More
There’s not much cuter than the bashful mole from Maya Tatsukawa’s book Mole is Not Alone and your students will have a chance to make their very own mole in... Learn More