Was there ever a time when you wished you had a different name? Your first-grade students will love making this project that is based on the book Chrysanthemum and focuses... Learn More
Who doesn’t love a project that features a cute little animal wearing a cozy sweater? Based on the book Squirrel’s Sweater, this project will have your fourth-grade students making exactly... Learn More
What types of things about Earth would you share with a visitor who has never been here before? In this project that is based on the book If You Come... Learn More
Making art can help children process feelings that they may not have the words for. Providing opportunities for self-expression, like this lesson inspired by Oliver Jeffers’ book The Heart and... Learn More
This monster is more than just brightly colored and textured, he is also concerned about social-emotional development. In this lesson, students will create their own color monster, based on the... Learn More
How are you feeling right now? If you could turn that feeling into a shape, what would it be? Inspired by the book Exactly You! The Shape of Your Feelings,... Learn More
These wiggly worms will no doubt a smile to your kindergarteners’ faces as they not only learn how to draw earthworms, but also find out that worms are our friends.... Learn More
Based on the book The Spider by Canadian illustrator Elise Gravel, this spider lesson is sure to become a first-grade favorite. In this lesson, students explore some simple printmaking with... Learn More
This brightly patterned tree, inspired by Carlos Catasse, a Chilean-born painter is sure to liven up your classroom. In this lesson, students will focus on cutting and layering both geometric... Learn More
Salmon are beautiful, period. The tangerine flesh screams yummy… accompanied by a ginger sauce or on a bright blue paper. These salmon are sure to swim right into your kindergarteners’... Learn More
One of my favorite ways to combine art and literature in my art room is by reading an Eric Carle book. The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse was the... Learn More
The Scuba Diver lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Kid Chef Foldable lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
If students were completing art projects in a sketchbook, my hope was that they would: – Take more pride in their work – Be able to see their efforts throughout... Learn More
This cheerful and bright red Dala horse is sure to delight your Kindergarteners. These horses have been a symbol of Sweden since the 19th century and will no doubt delight... 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
Just how the biblioburro delivers the joy of reading to the children of Colombia, this burro will bring your students an abundance of opportunities to show off their art making... Learn More
Repetitive actions help kindergarteners achieve mastery and confidence, therefore, the simple techniques in these beautiful Mexican blankets are repeated many times. Students will practice gluing strips vertically on their blanket,... Learn More