Origami fortune tellers, sometimes called “cootie catchers,” have been around a long time, but with this minimal-supply, quick activity, your students will be adding a festive spin that’s just in... Learn More
This silly swimming walrus has plenty of personlity to share. With a moveable head and nose, students are able to change the emotion and expression with just a quick slide... Learn More
Sit back and watch your students’ paper snowpeople come to life with a wide range of moving facial expressions drawn on a clever paper pull in this fun lesson twist... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the beautiful phenomenon of the northern lights, is a functional, spinning mobile but can also be set down securely to make a standing, immobile presentation as... Learn More
This lesson, based on a delicious slice of pie, allows students to create a tasty pie still life using markers. Students will love using this art room staple supply to... Learn More
In this quick, minimal-supply lesson, third-grade students will use the same basic steps to create either an origami puppy or kitten. First, they’ll focus on symmetrical balance as they follow... Learn More
Your seventh-grade students will be amazed by the outcome of this quick, low-supply lesson. Students will focus on space and contrast after first practicing some basic lettering skills while writing... Learn More
Based on the wonderful illustrations in the book School’s First Day of School, this lesson is perfect for the beginning of the school year. In this low-prep lesson, students will... Learn More
Your first graders will be roaring with delight as they witness colors mix and blend together magically while creating this color wheel lion. In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More
Have you ever looked up at a lit window and wondered what the people were doing inside? This lesson allows students to create their own narrative about a home through... Learn More
These whimsical landscapes are inspired by Ale RB, a Contemporary Mexican painter, known for her bright colors and playful style. In this lesson, students will focus on line and space... Learn More
This feisty red fox features the simplest of materials, but when partnered with a focus on contrast, patterns and negative space, it’s very impactful. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More
There is lots of fun to be had with experimentation in this abstract collage inspired by German artist Claudia Chaseling. Introduce or reinforce types of lines with your students as... Learn More
Learning how to draw perspective is one of those art techniques that gets kids to sit up and take notice. Part of the excitement is realizing that art has rules, kind... Learn More
This layered paper diorama is inspired by the lush flora and fauna of temperate rainforests. Featuring simple materials, this lesson allows students to explore the wonder of a diorama scene... Learn More
Wow your students with this fiber art lesson that combines a fun fabric-dyeing technique using Sharpies and rubbing alcohol with some basic pillow-making skills. Worried about your younger students? Your... Learn More
This project involves simple materials but delivers beautiful results. Students will begin by reading The Jasmine Sneeze, by Nadine Kaadan, a story about a mischievous cat who lives in Damascus,... Learn More
One of the best things about this sixth-grade lesson inspired by Arabic calligraphy and the book Silent Music is that it can be customized to be as low or high... Learn More