Introduce your students to a well-recognized fall symbol with this lesson inspired by the timeless Bengali folktale beautifully told and illustrated in Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale... Learn More
Create an iconic part of American pioneer culture with this lesson that has students making their own printed paper quilt square inspired by the legendary folktale character Johnny Appleseed and... Learn More
Create a piece of art inspired by a classical and widespread European folktale that has variations across several countries and cultures in this lesson that focuses on pattern, line and... Learn More
Stamped bubbles and a textured towel help create a cozy vibe in this lesson that features a little mouse enjoying a warm soak inside a teacup tub. To get started,... Learn More
Get ready to cuddle up in cuteness with these cozy sleeping bats. In the lesson, students will focus on shape and line while using oil pastels to complete a quick... Learn More
These simple trees are a great introduction to the art room for your youngest artists. A few simple lines create branches on a pre-cut circle and then dot markers are... Learn More
Knowing how students get to and from school is an important part of a school’s transportation plan, which is usually emphasized at the beginning of the school year. While some... Learn More
Back-to-school season wouldn’t be complete without backpacks to carry all of the necessities. In this quick lesson, students will cut colored paper to assemble a quick backpack collage. The main... Learn More
Take a break from rules and procedures with this quick, first-day lesson that will have your students focusing on shape while using simple materials to create a drawing of their... Learn More
This cute little crow is ready to dazzle your youngest students as they learn about shape and color. Simple materials make this lesson a quick one, which only needs one... Learn More
There are round things all around us and after completing this lesson, your students will be determined to find even more. Inspired by the book Round by award-winning author Jennifer... Learn More
Who doesn’t love a fluffy, happy cloud and colorful rainbow? Combine the two and you’ll have a project that your students will surely love. Inspired by the illustrations in the... Learn More
Walk along in a winter landscape with this quick, minimal-supply lesson that will have your littles focusing on shape, line and space. To get started, students will tear a strip... Learn More
Cast off on the water with this simple shape sailboat lesson that doubles as an introduction to printmaking for your youngest students. In this lesson, students will stamp a background... Learn More
While it might not be real snow, playing with the puff paint in this lesson is just as fun. Made with equal parts white liquid glue and shaving cream, this... Learn More
This lesson features a fun twist on the traditional experiment of growing a bean plant seedling. Your students will love watching the bean grow through the greenhouse window. Use cardstock... Learn More
If you have a collection of donated CDs, this lesson featuring ornament monoprints is for you. Students will use CDs to create round, decorated Christmas ornaments by painting, adding patterns... Learn More
In this playful lesson, students will explore symmetry, value and expression by creating a silly-faced shark out of painted paper. They’ll practice double-loading their paintbrushes with black and white tempera... Learn More