Quilts from the tiny town of Gee’s Bend, Alabama are an art form all their own. Rather than working from patterns, each quilt-maker had their own unique style. Your students... Learn More
Creating an adorable zebra is bound to bring your kindergarteners loads of fun. This lesson focuses on drawing the zebra by breaking it down into simple, age-appropriate shapes and using... Learn More
These unique, Icelandic Turf Houses built almost entirely with sod are sure to inspire your inquisitive artists. Yes, there is even grass on the roof of these houses. In this... Learn More
This sweet koala lesson is filled with tactile opportunities for you first graders to create texture. In this lesson, students will use sponge painting, simple printmaking and dry brushing to... Learn More
Hanging from trees and sleeping is what sloths do best, so we’ve given this sloth lesson a delightful twist by hanging a patterned hammock for a textured sloth. Students will... Learn More
Your first graders will be delighted when their big African elephant’s head can really move! A simple brass fastener connecting the head to the body allows this colorful, patterned giant... Learn More
The simplicity and cuteness factor of this kokeshi project make it a great lesson for your first-grade artists to not only learn about a popular doll from Japan, but also... Learn More
This lesson honors some of the most endangered species in Africa. In this lesson, students will use lines to create a simple animal drawing. Students will also show repetition of... Learn More
Your second-grade students will love exploring the variety of painting techniques found in this lesson inspired by the great white sharks found in Oceania. First, they will explore wax resist... Learn More
These bright boats based on the fishing trawlers that frequent the North Atlantic waters along the coast of Canada are sure to “catch” the attention of your second graders. In... Learn More
This lesson, based on the terraced homes found on cliffs on the Italian islands of Cinque Terre and on the Greek island Santorini, features a fun surprise – a peek... Learn More
The painted houses of the Kassena people in the West African country Burkina Faso were the inspiration for this printmaking and recycled materials lesson. In this project, students will be... Learn More
Watch your students ooh and ahh as they bring their own painting of the majestic Niagara Falls to life with the app PixaMotion. In this lesson, students will use line... Learn More
Leaping kangaroos in an Australian Outback scene give this art lesson a wonderful sense of movement and space. The proportions of the kangaroo silhouettes are left up to each student... Learn More
In this lesson, students will be recreating the beautiful and intricate henna art of India with marker on a traced hand. An included handout will give them lots of ideas... Learn More
One of my favorite lessons to do with older kids is to draw a sugar skull. I created a drawing handout which explains how to draw a skull by using... Learn More
These headpieces, inspired by the iconic costumes created for Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago, are a great way for fifth graders to explore symmetry. After drawing the headpiece, students will... Learn More
Simple and bold are the two words that best describe this high contrast Eastern European Eggs lesson. The short list of materials makes this lesson a breeze to prep for,... Learn More