This lesson is simple yet it reinforces many art concepts: foreground, background, texture, space and balance. It wouldn’t be winter in my art room without some glitter. I’ll admit that... Learn More

This lesson is a quick and easy art project that allows for multiple art technique options, is assessable for multiple age groups and features the quintessential cold-weather accessory, mittens. It... Learn More

This is a project that inspired storytelling and imagination. Children can re-create their neighborhood, street or community by replacing the row of houses with a school, stores or nature. Creating... Learn More

This bright, wintery lesson prompts students to dive into their creativity as they customize their own bundled up snow angel. Focusing on symmetry and texture, this lesson is rich in... Learn More

My hope is that you can find a moment during these busy days to create a simple art project with your students. The accompanying drawing templates are designed to be... Learn More

This project was inspired by a vintage Christmas card that featured simple, yet striking ornaments against a solid colored background. Using simple materials, this lesson is perfect for teaching art... Learn More

Part culture, part color theory and all fun, these stockings, inspired by textile Molas of Panama, will keep the kids busy drawing, cutting and composing their colorful stockings. Although this... Learn More

To adapt the Pop Art portrait for younger children, simplify the number of steps and offer quick solutions like templates to help children get started. This lesson can be adapted... Learn More

This type of project is great for the end of the school year. Because it uses mostly paper scraps, you can utilize your paper scrap boxes, finally use up the... Learn More

Andy Warhol loved the art of silk screening. He loved using bright, unrealistic colors and made many silk-screened images of famous people, including the actress Marilyn Monroe and rock singer Mick Jagger. This... Learn More

Campbell’s Soup Cans Andy Warhol liked to take ordinary household objects, like a soup can, and turn it into a piece of art. In the 1960’s, the red and white... Learn More

Haring (1958-1990) achieved public attention with his bold graffiti-inspired street art. Drawing on inspiration from the break-dancing culture, Haring’s action figures were characterized by bright colors and bold black lines. His social... Learn More

A Huipil is a traditional garment worn by indigenous women of Central Mexico and Central America. The garment is a loose-fitting tunic made from 2 or 3 rectangular pieces of fabric.... Learn More

Traditional wooden fruit & vegetable crates of the past have mostly been replaced with their plastic counterparts. Still, you can find the occasional wooden crate still being used at farmer’s... Learn More

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 2nd. The holiday focuses on the gathering of family and friends to pray for and remember loved ones who have died, and... Learn More

One of the most popular celebrations in Central and South America is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. It is a special day to remember loved ones... Learn More

Victorian homes are a type of home that uses decorative design detail on the exterior of the house. Sometimes, more than one style of shingle or decorative moldings are used.... Learn More

The classic Kandinsky art project inspired by his famous color study, Squares with Concentric Circles.  This lessons not only reinforces cutting and gluing skills but is a great lesson to reinforce... Learn More