The painted houses of the Kassena people in the West Africa country of Burkina Faso were the inspiration for this printmaking and recycled materials lesson. In this project, students will... Learn More
These vividly colored, layered collages are full of beauty and detail, much like traditional Arpilleras. In this lesson, students will utilize overlapping, size and detail to create a sense of... Learn More
Bats are amazing animals, though they often have a bad reputation and are scary to students (and teachers)! This lesson features some friendly bats that you can pair with a... Learn More
Have you ever looked up at a lit window and wondered what the people were doing inside? This lesson allows students to create their own narrative about a home through... Learn More
When I was searching for a one-time lesson for my kindergarten class before the next rotation started, I looked to the big rig bible, The Big Book of Things That... Learn More
Based on the wonderful illustrations in “School’s First Day of School,” by Adam Rex & Christian Robinson. This lesson is perfect for the start of the school year. Students will... Learn More
These whimsical trees based on Canadian artist, Richard Hoedl will captivate your first graders, for sure! In this project, students will draw funky, organic shapes to create tiered trees, then... Learn More
Scarecrows can sometimes be frightening to little ones, so to ensure a happy audience, I bring out my big, stuffed scarecrow that I purchased at a craft store. Typically, these... Learn More
If you’ve ever seen Lisa Congdon’s illustrations, you’ve no doubt noticed the bold colors, flowing lines and happiness that exude for Congdon’s artwork. In this lesson, students will create a... Learn More
Students learn about shapes through this art lesson by creating geometric triangles and semi-circles and finishing off by coloring with whatever coloring materials you may have!... Learn More
An active lesson for children to grab an adult and get outside to sketch! Take a walk around your neighborhood and have them bring a pencil, clipboard, planning sheet, to... Learn More
Students will learn about geometric and organic shapes for their birdhouse collage, making this a fun way to use all your scrap papers laying around. So gather your collage papers:... Learn More
This cute little monster is full of emotion! In this lesson, students will trace and cut out a block letter, then will add a face and details by cutting and... Learn More
Graffiti is writing or drawing created directly on public or private property, which makes it illegal. On the other hand, graffiti artists see their work as important works of art,... Learn More
This bright lesson will really shine for your fourth grade students! Based on the lighted marquee signs that denote theaters, this lesson focuses on block lettering and using line and... Learn More
Have you ever wondered how graffiti artists like Banksy create graphic, multi-layered designs in public places that they can recreate again and again? They use stencils! In this lesson, students... Learn More
These whimsical trees based on Canadian artist, Richard Hoedl will captivate your first graders, for sure! In this project, students will draw funky, organic shapes to create tiered trees, then... Learn More
This punchy, bright bear based on Indigenous Canadian artist, Norval Morrisseau is full of opportunities for learning and fun for your third graders. This lesson begins with a practice to... Learn More