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

Lisa Congdon’s illustrations are full of bold colors and geometric shapes, which is also the perfect combination of elements for a great kindergarten lesson! In this lesson, students will use... Learn More

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but in the case of My Cousin Momo, it’s hard not to instantly be drawn to this funky, stylized little... 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

In this lesson, students will draw a simplified portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with a focus on creating a bejeweled crown, using geometric shapes and angular lines to create facets... Learn More

This lesson gives a well know London building a little extra pizzazz and sparkle! St. Paul’s is a beautiful cathedral already, but for this lesson I couldn’t resist adding layers... Learn More

A selfie is a fun, casual way to capture a self-portrait with a digital camera or smartphone. I have no doubt your students are very familiar with selfies! This lesson... Learn More

There is a beautiful simplicity to this circle collage project, inspired by contemporary artist Frank Stella. Invite your students to think about the interactions of color as they create and... Learn More

Everything about Australian artist Pete Cromer’s artwork screams happy; the bright colors and playful shapes, the quirky birds. Your students will get into a joyful groove as they make their... Learn More

In this lesson, 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 proportion... Learn More

Kindergarteners will love this lesson that features the exploratory printmaking technique of stamping with a sponge to create their own still life, inspired by the artwork of Vincent van Gogh.... Learn More

Drawing castles with a classroom of noisy, rambunctious kids is the surest way to win them over. It’s a perfect lesson to reinforce how lines turn into shapes. It’s that... Learn More

This organic shape collage lesson introduces young learners to Henri Matisse’s artwork in an exciting way. Students will love the process of creating painted paper and then using the paper... Learn More

This simple lesson involving basic shapes and bold color is based on Hungarian-French Op artist Victor Vasarely’s Alphabet Plastique, a visual alphabet that he developed featuring several shape and color... Learn More