There’s no denying that television has a huge influence on our daily life. In this lesson, students will have a chance to create a piece of art inspired by the... Learn More
There’s nothing more beautiful than a field of bright yellow sunflowers in bloom, dancing together in the wind against a vase grassland landscape. These bright, cheery sunflowers are perfect for... Learn More
This low-prep version of the original Giraffes Can’t Dance lesson makes set up simple for you and provides a great opportunity for your students to learn about movement, line and... Learn More
I’ve never met a student that wasn’t fascinated by birds’ nests, so this lesson is sure to pique your first graders’ interest. Students will spend the first session making painted... Learn More
In this farm-themed lesson, students will explore printmaking with found objects and liquid tempera paint. To get started, they’ll use materials like cotton balls and clothespins, yarn and cardboard, plastic... Learn More
Cute faces on each of the three signals give this urban traffic light lots of fun personality. Your young students will explore mark-making with colored pencils in this line and... Learn More
Finding a food truck in an urban parking lot is a favorite for both kids and adults alike. In this lesson, students will be able to choose what food they’d... Learn More
There’s something fascinating about a huge cactus, standing regally against a desert landscape and in this lesson, the cactus is the star of the show. Featuring simple mark-making techniques using... Learn More
This layered paper diorama is inspired by the lush flora ad fauna of temperate rainforests. Featuring simple materials, this lesson allows students to explore the wonder of a diorama scene... Learn More
Canadian artist Ted Harrison (1925-2015) had a unique ability to transform the Yukon landscape into bright swirls of vibrant color. This tundra landscape is inspired by Harrison and uses bright,... Learn More
This striking lesson explores an urban street at night, lit by a streetlight. Students have a wide range of choice as they create their own cityscape using colored pencils. Simple... Learn More
This desert lesson features cactus flowers in rainbow order that provide bright pops of color in the foreground of the space with rolling sand dunes filling the background. Students will... Learn More
This printmaking lesson featuring a powerful motor vehicle often found in rural areas is both technical and fun. Students will begin by using lines to draw a tractor from observation.... Learn More
Hop into this delightful lesson featuring a big painted paper rabbit who lives in the forest. Students will use simple printmaking to create the background of trees and then textured... Learn More
This quick, minimal-supply lesson will have your students imaging they are camping deep in the forest. While focusing on lines and space, students will use white colored pencil and black... Learn More
Painting birch trees is a perennial favorite in many art rooms. The markings on their trunks create dynamic contrast with almost any background. In this painted landscape lesson, students will... Learn More
Your students will love exploring different materials and techniques in this lesson that features one of the top five sport fishes in North America, the rainbow trout. Students will focus... Learn More
Your kindergarten students will enjoy exploring mark-making with this cute chicken lesson that focuses on line, shape and patterns. First, students will use slightly diluted liquid tempera paint to make... Learn More