In this lesson, children create an Ancient Greek Vase with paper and markers. They explore collage techniques, patterns, symmetry and the sparkly goodness of glitter paper and metallic Sharpies! Who... Learn More
Your students are going to be amazed by the first part of this project: shaving cream marbling. It made a few more samples than I needed because I just couldn’t... Learn More
You’ll notice that this lesson has a short materials list! But, the few materials still make for a high impact lesson. It’s perfect for older students who have the focus... Learn More
I absolutely love Kinuko Y. Craft’s version of “Cinderella.” It is full of beautifully intricate illustrations that are both magical and realistic. Each page is full of rich details. It... Learn More
Painted paper and a simple chalk background technique make this lesson a hit, much like the musical song hit that this lesson is named after, Singing in the Rain. Illustrator... Learn More
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Lloyd Moss is a Caldecott Award winning book, and it is easy to see why. The story builds as the orchestra slowly assembles on... Learn More
Here is a lesson that combines many different techniques in a colorful mixed media collage. Children learn about Cuban history’s evolution of female drummers in the book Drum Dream Girl.... Learn More
In this jazzy lesson, your students will be learning about some of the greatest jazz players of all time. Each page in the book, This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt,... Learn More
Kids will love experiencing the magic of watercolor resist with these vibrant watercolor lotus paintings. This is an incredibly easy and fast lesson with stunning results. It is the perfect... Learn More
Ancient Egyptians buried their dead in elaborately decorated coffins called a sarcophagus. The after-life and customs surrounding death were a large part of the Egyptian’s customs and culture. The sarcophagus... Learn More
You can’t have a complete ancient Egyptian unit without discussing their use of proportions. This style of rendering the human figure became one of the most distinguishing characteristics of ancient... Learn More
When you think of warm colors, it’s easy to think of the warm sun and hot sand, which is perfect for this warm color lesson that features the desert of... Learn More
Over the years of teaching art, I like to experiment with a variety of mediums to see what kids like and how it alters a standard lesson. For my 6th... Learn More
This advanced grid drawing lesson includes four “Masters Handouts” for students to choose from and create their own version of the masterpiece.... Learn More
Using the “How to Draw a Circus Tent Drawing Guide”, substitute teachers will be able to demonstrate how to create a circus tent. Students then get to create their own... Learn More
Lascaux Cave is important for your students to learn about because this famous cave contains some of the first drawings in the world! It shows that art was important even... Learn More
Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal is the inspiration for this art project. It combines the perfect amount of text with beautiful... Learn More
Drawing from observation takes practice and patience. This is an approachable lesson on observation drawing because of the “observation window” technique that is used. Observing an object through a small... Learn More