In this lesson, children use painted paper or colored paper for the backdrop to a colorful, surrealist apple. Children learn about René Magritte and why apples appear in many of... Learn More

How cute is this painted paper crocodile? Something I love about cutting and gluing projects with Kinders is that their crocodiles will each be terrifically unique and have so much... Learn More

We can’t visit Spain without thinking about the Matadors who fight bulls! This lesson was inspired by two books about young matadors who each fight a bull in a unique... Learn More

Based on Wassily Kandinsky’s iconic circle color study painting, this lesson is sure to excite your students as they explore this familiar shape in a new way. Part painting, part... Learn More

Children love building things, from snowmen to blanket forts to towns with building blocks. This lesson introduces students to building with paper to form the famous Pantheon of Rome, Italy.... Learn More

This lesson introduces Vincent van Gogh in a light-filled, colorful way. Students will learn how to layer their artwork by cutting a symmetrical vase plus organic shapes for paper sunflowers.... Learn More

This playful zebra project is inspired by that famous artist Victor Vasarely. The lines in Vasarely’s Zebra run together and curve to form the illusion of space and form. The... Learn More

This is an easy project that illustrates Calder’s use of line, shape and color. It’s a great substitute for a prep intensive form-based project. Second-grade students do very well with... Learn More

This lesson, based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote, is full of personality and flair. Students will draw a confident Quixote, clad in armor featuring several tints of a... Learn More

Inspired by Cézanne’s still life arrangements, this lesson will have students assembling a collection of paper fruit pieces to make their very own still life collage. They’ll focus on color,... Learn More

Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor and print- maker. His first paintings were inspired by Cubism and his later works were more magical and child-like. The painting that inspired... Learn More

This is a simple project that students will love, especially if they’re familiar with stained glass. First, they’ll create the window with black sulphite paper, and they will add Henri... Learn More

Impressionist artist Edgar Degas is best known for his depiction of ballerinas, but did you know he was also passionate about capturing scenes from everyday life in his hometown of... Learn More

The beautiful stained glass rose windows that grace the walls of Gothic churches can be replicated in your classroom using the most basic art supplies.  For the students who love... Learn More

This standing mobile project based on the art of Alexander Calder only requires a small amount of time to make the components but offers a lot of opportunity to extend... Learn More

This lesson is part portrait making, part writing exercise, and all fun! Kids will love creating their own Ben-Day dots to use in their self-portrait inspired by Roy Lichtenstein and... Learn More

Working with colors and shapes is fun for children. While not quite a free-flowing collage, this lesson encourages thought by considering the exact placement of colors, circles and lines.... Learn More

These colorful and lively sunflower fields are sure to brighten up your classroom. In this lesson, students will practice their painting and collage skills in order to create a landscape... Learn More