Perspective might be the hardest lesson to learn in elementary art. I know I rack my brain to come up with interesting ways to teach perspective. This lesson emphasizes a unique... Learn More
This lesson is simple yet it reinforces many art concepts: foreground, background, texture, space and balance. It wouldn’t be winter in my art room without some glitter. I’ll admit that... Learn More
Students will love exploring color and perspective through these sky high trees. First, they will learn about artist Emily Carr and her whimsical forest paintings. They will create an oil... Learn More
This lesson is based on the book Coyote Places the Stars which has great illustrations that capture the colors and contours of the desert landscape. Bu using watercolor resist, children... Learn More
For this lesson, I displayed not only some pictures of Arches but also posters that I bought of Bryce Canyon. To draw arches is to understand that rocks are formed... Learn More
Creating art projects that represent the National Parks of the United Stares are great ways to bring connection to our community and country. This lesson explores the unique rock formations... 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,... Learn More
Many folk art calendars offer great visual references for barns with either summer or winter landscapes. I have a collection that I have curated over the years. In addition to... Learn More
Grandma Moses is America’s most beloved folk artist. She painted in primitive style-which means that the artist was self-taught and painted in a style to evoke memories of traditional American... Learn More
This lesson is by far the most math-centric lesson in my arsenal of art projects. I use tag board to make cardboard templates, so children can trace a perfect rectangle. From... Learn More
folk art stylings, African art is colorful, dynamic and easily adaptable to most age levels. This lesson takes two 1⁄2 40-minute class sessions. For the first class, we painted the... Learn More
Children have the opportunity to learn not only painting techniques used for the ocean but to practice manipulating shapes to form other shapes. This lesson looks easy but for many... Learn More
To achieve perspective, a child learns to draw similar objects in various sizes in relationship to the horizon line. I love the simplicity of this project because it not only... Learn More
A few artists see the undersea world as children do: curious about what it must be like from the perspective of those who live under the surface. This project is a fun... Learn More