Around the world, many families live in apartments. Apartments are economical, space-saving places to live, especially in big cities. This lesson is based on the book Noisy Night, where there... Learn More
This bright and cheery lesson is based on Canal houses in Amsterdam, the largest city in North Holland. In this lesson, students will create a row of homes, using repeating... 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
These three tiered lessons are a great introduction to fiber arts for all of your students! From the simplest version of tying Lark’s Head Knots to the intermediate and advanced... Learn More
Do you remember the feeling of wonder exploring the world for the first time with a flashlight in the dark? This lesson captures the curiosity and surprise that a walk... Learn More
Students will love creating this lush, nighttime jungle scene, featuring a flock of moonlit macaws. Their bright, neon colors will contrast against the dark night sky, and a focus on... Learn More
Who doesn’t have fond childhood memories of chasing fireflies around at dusk during summertime? This lesson embodies the wonder and excitement of exploring outside after the sun has set. In... Learn More
Imagine sitting outside gazing up at a star-filled sky. How do you feel? Relaxed? Contemplative? This lesson and the accompanying book explore the concept of slowing down and developing a... Learn More
Your first graders will be roaring with delight as they witness colors mix and blend together magically while creating this color wheel lion! In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More
Can’t you just hear the rushing water and feel the spray in this simple waterfall landscape? Your second graders will be able to jump right in by drawing a simple,... Learn More
This lesson is based on the blue pickup in Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry. I was especially drawn to one landscape illustration of this little blue... Learn More
If you’re looking for a project with an easy set up and clean up that will keep your students engaged and quiet, this is the project for you! This lesson... Learn More
Your students will be excited to explore simple printmaking in this lesson, using found objects to create richly patterned papers. They will then draw and cut out a number of... Learn More
Graffiti art ranges from simple words to complicated, multi-colored images. If a graffiti artist is nervous about being caught in their act of vandalism, they may only have time for... 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
This lesson is an exploration in lettering and creating a simple optical illusion based on the graffiti artist, Rodrigo Miguel Sepúlveda Nunes. Students will learn to draw block lettering and... Learn More
Can’t you just hear the rushing water and feel the spray in this simple waterfall landscape? Your second graders will be able to jump right in by drawing a simple,... Learn More
There are few scenes in nature that provoke a feeling of calm quite like a colorful sunset over water. This lesson, based on the contemporary Canadian artist, Mike Lathrop’s work... Learn More