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
These vividly colored, layered collages are full of beauty and detail, much like traditional Arpilleras. In this lesson, students will utilize overlapping, size and detail to create a sense of... Learn More
These collaged monkeys are a fun and creative way to teach your sixth graders how to break images down into smaller, abstracted shapes. In this lesson, students will use the... Learn More
Inspired by a Hawaiian quilting style, this lesson gives the impression of real fabric with paper quilt blocks and radiating contour lines that resemble stitching. Traditionally, some Hawaiian quilts are... Learn More
These photobombing animals are the perfect surprise in a safari adventure. In this lesson, students will use overlapping and differences in size when adding the animals that peek in from... Learn More
Capture the excitement of watching your favorite Olympic sport with this lesson where students will create a collaged athlete from the sport of their choice. Students will focus on using... Learn More
These striking pelicans have a surprise inside their movable beak: it opens up to reveal a plentiful fish catch! In this lesson, students will utilize warm and cool colors in... Learn More
This lesson can be used to adapt this project for your students with disabilities. The recommendations provided are suggested options, which you can pick and choose depending on your students’... 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
Inspired by Japanese ink painting (called sumi-e), this simple lesson features a tall pagoda with red roofs, a red sun and lots of room for students choice. After creating the... Learn More
Cuckoo Clocks are a favorite souvenir of travelers in Germany. Students will be delighted by the moving pieces and all of the embellishment choices in this German cuckoo clock lesson.... Learn More