This art lesson combines color, lines and patterns…a perfect example of covering many elements of art in one lesson. The main focus of this lesson is to teach children how... Learn More
If you have ever travelled to Prince Edward Island, Canada pre 1990, no doubt you took a ferry to travel to the Island. I grew up on PEI so I... Learn More
There is a reason why I use birds so often in my art class: they are one of the best ways to prove to kids that they can draw! To... Learn More
The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino is swimming with art inspiration. The book is gloriously illustrated, portraying the life of oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau, from his beginnings in... Learn More
Creating a watercolor painting can be tricky yet with a few simple techniques, every child can feel successful. This watercolor painting begins with the drawing. This is often the hardest... Learn More
There are so many beautiful whales to choose from, but I focused on the whales most often seen in the Santa Barbara Channel; The California Gray Whale, Humpback Whale and Blue Whale. It’s helpful... Learn More
This lesson combines American artist Winslow Homer famous seascapes with the science of oceans, clouds, and weather patterns. I used the photocopies from the book, How to Paint Boats by Ralph... Learn More
I discovered this lesson while browsing through the Artsonia site. Gulf Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida displayed this beautiful Under-the-Sea chalk art on their school page. Although no lesson plans accompanied the... Learn More
A few artists see the undersea world as children do: curious about what it must be like from the perspective of those who live under the surface. This project is a fun... Learn More
Fish are easy to draw and the color opportunity is fantastic. My fifth grade students always do a few watercolor lessons and this year I wanted to use good old... Learn More
Slowly becoming obsolete, lighthouses still guide fishing vessels safely to shore. Maud Lewis captured the bright colors of Nova Scotia in her paintings and by using tempera paint, children can... Learn More
This might be one of my most favorite art lessons. I like to do some type of clipper ship lesson in 5th grade and I’m always looking for new techniques... Learn More
Geninne Zlatkis is a crafter/artist living in the Southwest. Her style of illustration is whimsical and inspiring, not to mention, very appealing to children. She is most famous for her... Learn More