The sweet slumbering forest creature featured in this lesson is camouflaged by layers of leaves, rocks and branches. In this lesson, students will draw a fawn, fox or wolf and... Learn More
Students will get to mix tints and shades in this polar lesson featuring an iceberg, glacier and some happy penguins wearing hats. Space and shape also play a role to... Learn More
This sweet lesson features a busy bee travelking from flower to flower, spreading their pollen in a seren rural setting. Students will explore experimental stamping with sponges and bubble wrap... Learn More
A simple bear with a bright, abstract background makes this texture lesson extra dynamic. In addition to create their own painted paper for the bear, students will also be creating... Learn More
Did you know that caribou and reindeer are the same animal? Reindeer are just domesticated caribou. This lesson that features a whimsical caribou with birds perched in its antlers is... Learn More
In this farm-themed lesson, students will explore printmaking with found objects and liquid tempera paint. To get started, they’ll use materials like cotton balls and clothespins, yarn and cardboard, plastic... Learn More
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are magical. These waves of colorful light are commonly seen in the night sky above the Arctic Circle. This liquid tempera lesson celebrates their... Learn More
Canadian artist Ted Harrison (1925-2015) had a unique ability to transform the Yukon landscape into bright swirls of vibrant color. This tundra landscape is inspired by Harrison and uses bright,... Learn More
Based on the iconic farmyard animal and its early morning wake-up call, these bright, printed roosters are sure to perk your students up no matter what time of day it... Learn More
This painterly arctic landscape with it’s sweeping lake view will have your students ready to trek north. In this lesson students will have the opportunity to fully explode the double-loading... Learn More
A nod to elusive but lucky four-leaf clover found in rural landscapes, this repeating four-leaf clover collagraph print is simple in execution, but has a really big impact when all... Learn More
This printmaking lesson featuring a powerful motor vehicle often found in rural areas is both technical and fun. Students will begin by using lines to draw a tractor from observation.... Learn More
In this lesson that features a detailed glimpse of a larger rural garden, your seventh-grade students will focus on printmaking as they learn the process of collagraphy. After spending some... Learn More
Hop into this delightful lesson featuring a big painted paper rabbit who lives in the forest. Students will use simple printmaking to create the background of trees and then textured... Learn More
This sweet little fox admiring the moonlight can be created rather quickly and offers a fun exploration of value and texture for your young artists. One class period can be... Learn More
Painting birch trees is a perennial favorite in many art rooms. The markings on their trunks create dynamic contrast with almost any background. In this painted landscape lesson, students will... Learn More
For many students, summertime is synonymous with swimming time and if you don’t have access to a pool, you might find yourself taking a dip in a lake, stream or... Learn More
Your kindergarten students will enjoy exploring mark-making with this cute chicken lesson that focuses on line, shape and patterns. First, students will use slightly diluted liquid tempera paint to make... Learn More