In this lesson, students use washable markers, a coffee filter and a spritz of water to create a vibrant piece of art that mimics the cascading colors on Gilliam’s canvases.... Learn More
In this lesson, students focus on line, shape and pattern. A bingo dauber with India ink and a black permanent marker are used to draw the lines and markers are... Learn More
The Caroling Penguin lesson combines drawing, cutting and a simple V-fold pop-up mechanism to create a cheerful singing bird with moveable beak. Students will fold and cut their bird shape... Learn More
This low-prep lesson that explores Art Nouveau typography creates a great opportunity for students to learn about art history and design. Featuring an abundance of choice, from the letter used... Learn More
In this quick, low-prep lesson, students will create a freestanding, layered paper artwork featuring the North American folk legend Paul Bunyan and the landscape of their choice. From purple mountains... Learn More
Students will focus on space and pattern in this lesson that has been inspired by the two main characters from The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote, an Oaxacan folk tale,... Learn More
These simple trees are a great introduction to the art room for your youngest artists. A few simple lines create branches on a pre-cut circle and then dot markers are... Learn More
Apples have long been associated with school, making them perfect for a hallway display at the beginning of the academic year. After following a guided drawing to create an apple... Learn More
Pencils are a back-to-school staple and this lesson will have your students turning these versatile tools into a piece of art. In this lesson, students will choose their initial and... Learn More
Self-portraits are a beginning-of-the-year staple and these offer a fun twist with the addition of sunglasses. Not only do the cool shades act as a metaphor for a bright future,... Learn More
Create a beautiful hallway mural with contributions from each of your students in the K-7 lesson. Each of the projects can be completed in a single class period using minimal... Learn More
There are round things all around us and after completing this lesson, your students will be determined to find even more. Inspired by the book Round by award-winning author Jennifer... Learn More
Your youngest elementary students will explore line and making fun facial expressions in this lesson that has been inspired by the book Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago.... Learn More
This lesson will have you ready for a trip to the coast in search of your own colorful seashells. Students will especially enjoy the exploration that this lesson offers in... Learn More
Spring showers bring…animal umbrellas! With this lesson, students will explore different materials and processes while exercising their creativity. To get started, they will choose an animal. We’ve provided a handout... Learn More
Nothing says fall like cooler temperatures and cozy sweaters. In this quick, minimal-supply lesson, students will use a black permanent marker to draw the outline of a folded sweater and... Learn More
Your students will love exploring different materials and techniques in this lesson that features one of the top five sport fishes in North America, the rainbow trout. Students will focus... Learn More
In this playful, minimal-supply project, students will draw a determined little picnic ant at the bottom of a tall page, carefully balancing a towering stack of food that goes all... Learn More