3rd and 4th graders will enjoy creating their own outer space compositions. They will learn about space through literature and science connections, preparing them for their creative spin on planets... Learn More
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech that set the goal to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. After many experiments, the... Learn More
This project is a wonderful opportunity to review or discuss the scientific accomplishments of space travel with a fun and engaging art activity. Children explore space in the scientific sense... Learn More
Wenzel Hablik was a Czech artist (1881-1934) who specialized in German Expressionism. His paintings of Utopian cities and imaginary universes are thought to have been inspired by nature. Hablik collected... Learn More
This project encourages children to look at trash or recycled goods in a whole new way. Inspired by the book Magic Trash, children draw “Faces of God” in the style of... Learn More
One thing that I love most about drawing with pastels, both oil and chalk, is that is generally encourages students to draw big. In this project, students will use chalk... Learn More
This lesson encourages children to develop their own symbols and signature style. They will have the opportunity to use their creativity to create unique icons in the style of American... Learn More
In this lesson, children use painted paper or colored paper for the backdrop to a colorful, surrealist apple. Children learn about René Magritte and why apples appear in many of... Learn More
In this lesson, children create a portrait of surrealist painter, Salvador Dalí. Using only white paper, black oil pastel and black chalk, this striking portrait can be as simple or... Learn More
In this lesson, children use painted paper or colored paper for the backdrop and the silhouette of a dove. Children learn about René Magritte and why doves appear in many... Learn More
In this lesson, children create a drawing of an elongated animal in the style of surrealist painter, Salvador Dalí. Using white paper, markers and a coloring medium of your choice,... Learn More
In this lesson, children create layers of Surrealism. Inspired by René Magritte’s painting, The Return, children paint clouds, create a template, paint a landscape and add a nest of eggs.... Learn More
In this lesson, children draw a generic portrait of a man in a bowler hat and then use simple mixed-medium techniques to paint and add contrast. Covering the face with... Learn More
This lesson uses simple supplies: paper, oil pastel and cake tempera paint. Students draw a detailed camel and add decorations with an oil pastel on white paper. Depending on your... Learn More
Children explore shape, pattern, symmetry and line in this colorful paisley pattern motif. With origins in India, the traditional paisley design is used in clothing, fabrics and home-decor. This lesson... Learn More
This is a colorful opportunity for children to research and draw traditional Indian dress. Inspired by the colorful illustrations in Indian Tales from Barefoot Book, children follow a drawing sequence... Learn More
Chalk pastels are a wonderful medium to work with, especially for older students. The ease of prep and the ability to easily pull out an unfinished chalk project and work... Learn More
Chalk pastels are one of my favorite products to use in the art room. They allow a child to lay down a lovely layer of color with just their fingers. No... Learn More