This quick lesson features the mover and shaker of the weather world, wind. Students will use simple materials to create a stunning piece of art that’s alive with the movement... Learn More
Bring the beauty of the storm and a flash of lightning into your classroom with this lesson that has been inspired by the book Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of... Learn More
This lesson puts a new spin on the interior spaces painted by artists like Vincent Van Gogh and Henri Matisse. Not only does it offer a glimpse into a less-familiar... Learn More
The Trekking the Terrain lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Explorer lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher. Click the link HERE and send the URL to your substitute teacher so they can... Learn More
Canadian artist Ted Harrison (1925-2015) had a unique ability to transform the Yukon landscape into bright swirls of vibrant color. This tundra landscape is inspired by Harrison and uses bright,... Learn More
This fun, circular take on traditional one-point perspective will have your students customizing their own urban block in the round, while also learning key drawing techniques. This lesson is quick,... Learn More
Painting birch trees is a perennial favorite in many art rooms. The markings on their trunks create dynamic contrast with almost any background. In this painted landscape lesson, students will... Learn More
Your seventh-grade students will be amazed by the outcome of this quick, low-supply lesson. Students will focus on space and contrast after first practicing some basic lettering skills while writing... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the book Farm Anatomy by Julia Rothman, which is a delightful illustrated book about farm life that includes many facts and curiosities. Drawing and painting... Learn More
Learning how to draw perspective is one of those art techniques that gets kids to sit up and take notice. Part of the excitement is realizing that art has rules, kind... Learn More
This one-point perspective drawing is sure to capture the attention of your students. Inspired by the autobahn, the highway system in Germany that is known for its high speed limits,... Learn More
This one-point perspective drawing is sure to capture the attention of your students. Inspired by the autobahn, the highway system in Germany that is known for its high speed limits,... Learn More
This lesson is an inventive way to introduce students to the concept of one-point perspective. Half drawing, half collage, this lesson, based on the work of industrial designer Ray Eames,... Learn More
Inspired by the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, this lesson invites students to imagine their own ancient civilizations. Like Machu Picchu, the civilization is located in the mountains on... Learn More
Can’t you just hear the rushing water and feel the spray in this simple waterfall landscape? Your second graders will be able to jump right in by drawing a simple,... Learn More
This charming landscape lesson based on primitive folk art is a great opportunity for your students to explore the spatial concept of here, near and far to create the illusion... Learn More
This bright and punchy lesson, based on contemporary artist Robin Mead, is a great way to introduce the concept of space in a landscape to students. The accordion folded landscape... Learn More