Need a lesson that teaches young children the rules of color mixing? Children learn to draw a simple giraffe then use the primary colors as a base for this colorful painting... Learn More
This lesson checks off many standards; children learn about artist Paul Klee, identify warm and cool colors, understand watercolor resist and follow a directed line drawing. My favorite part of... Learn More
This is one of the prettiest projects my third grade students have ever created. It was inspired by a jellyfish painting I discovered through Pumpkin Chef’s Pin on Pinterest. It’s been a... Learn More
I discovered this lesson while browsing through the Artsonia site. Gulf Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida displayed this beautiful Under-the-Sea chalk art on their school page. Although no lesson plans accompanied the... Learn More
Learning how to connect the dots (quite literally) to form lines looks easier than it really is. That is not to say that this project is difficult, but it is... Learn More
This lesson checks off many standards; children learn about artist Paul Klee, identify warm and cool colors, understand watercolor resist and follow a directed line drawing. My favorite part of... Learn More
Paul Klee was born in Switzerland and as a young child, Paul loved both playing the violin and art but he eventually decided to go to art school. When Klee... Learn More
Whenever you introduce a new way to create art, children are eager learners. Paul Klee’s painting Castle and Sun is composed of thin horizontal, vertical and asymmetrical lines. These combine... Learn More
This project is steeped with art standards and techniques. Inspired by Geraldine Elschner and Peggy Nile’s book, The Cat & Bird- a picture book inspired by Paul Klee, students learn to draw... Learn More
Paul Klee was interested in how a painting made someone feel rather than making it look realistic. Often the figures in his paintings appear more like objects rather than people. His... Learn More
Painting Splat is simple…so quick in fact that the order in which you present this project is a bit backwards. Start by reading the book. It’s delightful and entertaining. Point... Learn More
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild is a great book to illustrate emotions through expressions. Mr. Tiger is quite a serious fellow, wearing his very proper clothes and living in a very proper city... Learn More
Drawing trucks is one of my most requested how-to-draw subjects in art class. I love the stories of the people who drive them, the cargo they haul and the best... Learn More
According to Dr. Seuss Wiki page, Truffula trees have yellow or white & black striped bark with large tuffs at the top. The tuffs are typically a warm color (red,... Learn More
The Shape of My Heart by Mark Sperring and illustrated by Alys Paterson is a great alternative to a typical “Valentine’s Day” picture book. It’s a gentle story with colorful illustrations that... Learn More
Looking for a creative way to teach symmetry and color value? This beautiful art project teaches young children how to create a symmetrical heart and paint using tints. Full color photos... Learn More
If I had to choose my favorite snowman art lesson, it would be this one. The combination of skills such as tracing shapes, cutting, shading to create the illusion of... Learn More
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this colorful bouquet will be admired by all. Mixed media techniques, collage, shape, texture, still life are some of the important concepts addressed in... Learn More