These vividly colored, layered collages are full of beauty and detail, much like traditional Arpilleras. In this lesson, students will utilize overlapping, size and detail to create a sense of... Learn More
These collaged monkeys are a fun and creative way to teach your sixth graders how to break images down into smaller, abstracted shapes. In this lesson, students will use the... Learn More
Inspired by a Hawaiian quilting style, this lesson gives the impression of real fabric with paper quilt blocks and radiating contour lines that resemble stitching. Traditionally, some Hawaiian quilts are... Learn More
These photobombing animals are the perfect surprise in a safari adventure. In this lesson, students will use overlapping and differences in size when adding the animals that peek in from... Learn More
Capture the excitement of watching your favorite Olympic sport with this lesson where students will create a collaged athlete from the sport of their choice. Students will focus on using... Learn More
These striking pelicans have a surprise inside their movable beak: it opens up to reveal a plentiful fish catch! In this lesson, students will utilize warm and cool colors in... Learn More
This lesson can be used to adapt this project for your students with disabilities. The recommendations provided are suggested options, which you can pick and choose depending on your students’... Learn More
The simplicity and cuteness factor of this kokeshi project make it a great lesson for your first-grade artists to not only learn about a popular doll from Japan, but also... Learn More
Inspired by Japanese ink painting (called sumi-e), this simple lesson features a tall pagoda with red roofs, a red sun and lots of room for students choice. After creating the... Learn More
Cuckoo Clocks are a favorite souvenir of travelers in Germany. Students will be delighted by the moving pieces and all of the embellishment choices in this German cuckoo clock lesson.... Learn More
Lessons inspired by books are always my favorite, and this lesson about Puerto Rican parrots is no different. The intricately textured illustrations in Parrots Over Puerto Rico help tell the... Learn More
This simple but punchy still life, inspired by American artist William H. Johnson, offers two versions with different material options, making it a perfect lesson for your second-graders regardless of... Learn More
In this low-prep lesson that is based on Big Blue Pink by Judy Chicago, students will enjoy choosing three personally symbolic colors to create a gentle ombre effect on paper... Learn More
For many families, listening to music from The Nutcracker or going to see the ballet in person is a holiday tradition. After trying these Nutcracker finger puppets, you will want... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the fun illustrations in the book Shadowville by Michael Bartalos. In this lesson, students will create their own shadow puppets with an emphasis on organic... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the illustrations in the book Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann, though you could use characters form any story – or even characters from your students’ imaginations!... Learn More
Your students will enjoy the element of surprise found in this lesson inspired by a Korean hanok when they discover they can open up the exterior of the house to... Learn More
This lesson, based on the terraced homes on the cliffs of CINQUE TERRE, Italy, features a fun surprise – a peek inside several of the homes! There is a strong... Learn More