Highlighting artist Wayne Theibaud’s artwork is an easy sell for your students because he loved painting sweets. This project is based on Thiebaud’s artworks that feature lollipops. Students will create... Learn More
Modern artist Yayoi Kusama is a fabulous artist for young students to learn about because her artwork is approachable and whimsical. Your students will love creating a unique, polka-dotted cat... Learn More
Inspired by artist Chuck Close, these moonlit moths start with a simple folded grid and lovely painted paper shapes. Students will then draw the body, head, wings, and antennae of... Learn More
This lesson is a wonderful addition to your collection of lessons featuring children’s book illustrators. Based on his book Beautiful Blackbird, this lesson has students learning about the wonderful world... Learn More
Learning how to manipulate paper into shapes and then place them on a piece of paper to create an object is a big deal for younger students. In this lesson... Learn More
Contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama is a fabulous artist for young students to learn about because her artwork is approachable and whimsical. I love her series of larger-than-life polka dotted flower... Learn More
Keith Haring’s bright and boisterous action figures are always a hit with students. This lesson offers students a chance to explore a variety of movements to create their own dancing... Learn More
Pull out your leftover paper plates and any unused paper for this collage lesson that can be used to create two different projects: a Sasquatch or a yeti. First, students... Learn More
Pull out your scrap paper bin to prepare for this unicorn project that will appeal to each students’ curiosity and imagination. In this lesson, students will focus on shapes as... Learn More
These three-dimensional mythical creatures are sure to have your students’ imaginations soaring. With a simple paper cutting method, students will be able to create a 3D base and attach their... Learn More
Pull out your paper scrap bin for this low-prep paper mosaic project that will have your students flexing their creative muscles as they piece together magnificent mosaic monsters. To get... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the children’s book Tiger in the Garden by Lizzy Stewart, is an exploration into watercolor techniques for fifth graders and includes a video accompaniment that you... Learn More
This vivid and moveable lesson, based on the book Lift by Minh Lé, is a fun exploration into a fantasy world where a life, or elevator, can take you to... Learn More
Making installations of multiples is a great, easy way to build up a collaborative display without a lot of time or fancy materials. Choose the shape of your choice from... Learn More
This simple lessons is great for creating a large collaborative display quickly and is perfect for days when you have quick rotations of many students. Students will create their own... Learn More
These simple but cute splashing animals are just the ticket to teach your students about the natural process of falling rain. Utilizing the fun process of straw painting to make... Learn More
Inspired by artist Chuck Close, these moonlit moths start with a simple folded grid and lovely painted paper shapes. Students will then draw the body, head, wings and antennae of... Learn More
This radiant forest view is inspired by American artist Michelle Courier, a contemporary artist who paints with both realism and bright and colorful natural imagery. Part painting and part paper... Learn More