These textured, floating market boats have all sorts of fun details for students to create. In this lesson, students will create their own boat, containing a plethora of items, made... Learn More
This chameleon project is perfect for children to explore multiple watercolor techniques while fine-tuning their drawing skills. Students will first learn how to draw the interestingly-shaped body of the chameleon.... Learn More
Who couldn’t help but smile when looking at this happy alpaca? This cheery lesson is filled with opportunities to explore texture; both implied texture in the alpaca’s fleece and tactile... Learn More
Your fifth grade students will love the variety of art-making techniques found in this two-part lesson inspired by the rainforests of South America. First, they will have a chance to... Learn More
Your students will love creating this treasure trove of ocean life as they put together their own paper art Great Barrier Reef. This project uses a clever cutting technique to... 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
This vibrant sixth-grade landscape lesson is packed with a variety of painting techniques and processes that your students will love exploring. Based on the illustrations from If Dominican Were a... Learn More
These collaged monkeys are a fun and creative way to teach your sixth graders how to break images down into smaller, abstracted shapes. In this lesson, students will use the... 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 photobombing animals are the perfect surprise in a safari adventure. In this lesson, students will use overlapping and differences in size when adding the animals that peek in from... Learn More
This unique lesson based on the Mongolian ger (pronounced ‘gaire’), also known as yurts outside of Mongolia, offers so many options and possibilities depending on the materials and time that... Learn More
This majestic moose is a great opportunity for your seventh graders to practice their observation drawings using simple materials. In addition, students have the option to create a composite image... Learn More
This double hulled voyaging canoe combines a bit of everything; weaving, painting techniques, painting from observation and creating a 3D collage. This lesson is based on the traditional wa’a kaulua... Learn More
These fun personality-filled crabs are sure to scurry right into your first graders’ hearts. In this lesson, students will choose complementary colors to create these active crabs, which are made... Learn More
Your students will love preparing all of the different papers used in this lesson inspired by the harbor seals that enjoy sea caves at the seaside. Not only will students... Learn More
This diverse, multi-layered lesson featuring seashells on the beach has something interesting to look at on every square inch of the paper. Students will be thrilled by the tactile experiences... Learn More
These adorable baby sea turtles have hatched from their eggs and are ready to make the long trip to the sea. In this lesson, inspired by the illustrations in the... Learn More
Tide pools are such magical places. Your sixth graders will enjoy choosing what to include in their own three-dimensional tide pool and getting their hands messy in this fun project... Learn More