This lesson offers a great introduction to the principle of proportion for your students. Normally we talk about perspective with human figures, but why not introduce proportion with a dog’s... Learn More
This lesson and the accompanying discussion page are intended to open a dialogue with students about diversity as well as explore the significance of memories and external influences in shaping... Learn More
Mona Lisa with a twist. Two twists, in fact. The first is creating a cat version of the Mona Lisa and the second is exaggerating the proportion in facial volume... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the rich, vibrant, quilted portraits of contemporary artist Bisa Butler. This lesson features a unique art technique with stunning results. Rather than sewing, students will... Learn More
In this lesson, students create a self-portrait collage. Students will use their choice of coloring tools to create a portrait, create a painted background and finally, write autobiographical statements around... Learn More
This multi-faceted lesson will challenge your seventh graders with a deep dive into proportion and drawing contour lines from observation as they draw their hand holding a cell phone. They... Learn More
In this lesson, sixth-grade students will learn about Contemporary painter Kehinde Wiley and his unique style of painting portraits. They will create a patterned, stamped background and will focus on... Learn More
Your students will get to become color-mixing laboratory technicians in this STEAM lesson that features both color and portraiture. Begin with a demonstration of the “Walking Water” experiment for your... Learn More
These bundled-up winter portraits by your second graders will be more than just adorable because you can also use this lesson to teach important art techniques and principles. Students will... Learn More
This lesson gives students the opportunity to plan and create their own civilization. After reading the book Weslandia, students can complete the included planning sheet to brainstorm the structure of... Learn More
What makes you uniquely super? Maybe it’s speed or kindness – or maybe you’re a super artist. This lesson is all about uncovering and celebrating each student’s very own superpower.... Learn More
If you are anything like me, there is probably at least one of Peter Reynolds’ book in your art room library. I just can’t get enough of his positive messages... Learn More
This lesson allows students to dive deeply into a chosen emotion and pair lines, colors and facial expression that match that emotion. As an opening activity, students can fill out... Learn More
Mona Lisa with a twist. Two twists, in fact. The first is creating a cat version of the Mona Lisa and the second is giving the cat an exaggerated volume... Learn More
The Kid Chef Foldable lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
If students were completing art projects in a sketchbook, my hope was that they would: – Take more pride in their work – Be able to see their efforts throughout... Learn More
Even if your students don’t live somewhere that gets cold enough to freeze a lake for ice fishing, they’ll love donning their warmest, fuzziest winter clothing for this portrait. This... 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