This versatile printmaking lesson used everyday objects that you already have on hand as printing tools. Legos, toilet paper rolls, marker caps and other unique printing tools are dipped in... Learn More

By the time children get to kindergarten, they usually have some experience with lines. But how about using lines to add some simple hatching to show shadow and give a... Learn More

Do you remember when your first learned to draw a cube or shade a sphere so it looked realistic? Give your students that same “aha!” moment with a guided 3D... Learn More

Your first-grade students will get a kick out of decorating their own “smart cookie” made from a paper plate in this quick lesson based on the book The Smart Cookie... Learn More

In this quick and colorful silhouette lesson, students will experiment with expressive color and lines while also focusing on shape and balance. First, students will use a blend of colorful... Learn More

Based on the wonderful illustrations in the book School’s First Day of School, this lesson is perfect for the beginning of the school year. In this low-prep lesson, students will... Learn More

Teach your kids how to draw a robot while using simple materials that pack a big punch, like crayons and permanent markers. Don’t leave your imagination at home though, because... Learn More

This lesson, inspired by the book Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown, is sure to be a crowd pleaser for your second-grade students. Featuring a simple drawing, using a... Learn More

Bats are amazing animals, though they often have a bad reputation and are scary to some students (and teachers!). This lesson features some friendly bats that you can pair with... Learn More

How are you feeling right now? If you could turn that feeling into a shape, what would it be? Inspired by the book Exactly You! The Shape of Your Feelings,... 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

This brightly patterned tree, inspired by Carlos Catasse, a Chilean-born painter is sure to liven up your classroom. In this lesson, students will focus on cutting and layering both geometric... Learn More

This bright and punchy lesson, based on contemporary artist Robin Mead, is a great way to explore using organic shapes in a stylized, abstract way. This lesson also introduces the... Learn More

Students always enjoy lessons that include their name, so this project is sure to be a hit. Based on the intricate shape and line artwork of Togolese painter Joseph Amedokpo,... Learn More

One of the best things about this sixth-grade lesson inspired by Arabic calligraphy and the book Silent Music is that it can be customized to be as low or high-prep... Learn More

Bridge math and art with this lesson based on the geometric patterns found throughout the Middle East that are incorporated into art, architecture, textiles and more. Students will focus on... Learn More

These beautifully colored oak leaves, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe are sure to brighten up your art room. Focusing both on mixing to make tertiary color, as well as using analogous... Learn More

I have a feeling that you will want to pick up a paintbrush and join your students when you teach this lesson. There is something magical and calming about drawing... Learn More