Painting Splat is simple…so quick in fact that the order in which you present this project is a bit backwards. Start by reading the book. It’s delightful and entertaining. Point... Learn More
Inspired by American artist George Rodrigue and his book Are You Blue Dog’s Friend? children draw and color their own expressive Blue Dog. The lesson plan will walk you through the set-up, collecting of... Learn More
Every parent can relate to the antics of the little boy in David Shannon’s picture book, No, David. Seven and eight-year-olds love this book too, as the actions (and illustrations) are... Learn More
This art project is based on The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino. The story shows beautifully illustrated images of undersea exploration. Third graders are natural collage artists and while creating... Learn More
Your fifth-grade students will enjoy the different processes used to create this project that has been inspired by the book Ancient Thunder and the traditional clothing made and worn by... Learn More
Despite the picture book being meant for much younger children, I couldn’t help but show my fifth graders the beauty of Rodrigue’s artwork and the different ways he incorporated a... Learn More
I love this lesson for it’s ease of prep, length of time and it’s supreme cuteness! My wee first graders were familiar with this book, so instead of reading the... Learn More
Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this... Learn More
It’s hard to find a Valentine’s picture book that is perfect for the art room. The story has to resonate with many age groups. The illustrations need to be inspiring... Learn More
Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this... Learn More
I love taking advantage of art projects that can cross over to other subjects. In this case, geometry plays a significant role in understanding how shapes are formed and how... Learn More
The Chinese dragon is considered to be the ultimate symbol of good fortune. It possesses noble qualities and magical abilities that exceed those of every day man. The Chinese people believed the... Learn More
The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 by two farmers digging for a well. An underground tomb was discovered that contained over 8000 soldiers, chariots, horses, and other non-military figures.The... Learn More
This lesson is a quick and easy art project that allows for multiple art technique options, is assessable for multiple age groups and features the quintessential cold-weather accessory, mittens. It... Learn More
This is a project that inspired storytelling and imagination. Children can re-create their neighborhood, street or community by replacing the row of houses with a school, stores or nature. Creating... Learn More
Taking inspiration from vintage holiday cards, this lesson teaches students that flat objects can be made to look three-dimensional with the addition of shadows and highlights. Adding glitter and bow... Learn More
Gingerbread houses originated in Germany in the 16th century as part of Christmas celebrations. General popularity rose when The Brothers Grimm wrote the story of “Hansel and Gretel”, where the... Learn More
These delightful oil pastel and watercolor resist birds reinforce line, shape, and pattern for your students. Birds are a popular subject in the art room as they are so forgiving... Learn More