Clay projects are always so much fun, but pair this little Caribbean house lesson with some Calypso music and a few inspirational island photos and you and your students will... Learn More
Drawing on wood was how artist Horace Pippin returned to art after injuring his arm in WWI. In this lesson, students will be learning about Pippin, creating implied wood grain... Learn More
Based on the artwork of collage artist Romare Bearden, this lesson incorporates collage along with other layered elements to create a lively composition of a jazz musician and their instrument.... Learn More
This lesson is inspired by the intricately welded steel sculptures created by the Nigerian-born artist, Sokari Douglas Camp. Students will create a three-dimensional figural sculpture that gives the illusion of... Learn More
These Nutcracker-themed HAND PUPPETS are fun to put together and your students will love all the ways that they can make them their own. If you have bins of ribbon,... Learn More
This lesson offers the choice of a very low-prep, basic material version that is perfect for virtual teaching or teaching from a cart, or a higher prep version, featuring collage... Learn More
This lesson is full of options! There are options for materials based on what you have available as well as options for students to flex their imaginations and make their... Learn More
This delightful lessons produces a Marionette puppet that will bring smiles to the faces of everyone who sees it in action! Students will become puppeteers as they create a basic... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the illustrations in the book Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann, though you could use characters form any story – or even characters from your students’ imaginations!... Learn More
These unique, Icelandic TURF HOUSES built almost entirely with sod are sure to inspire your inquisitive artists! Yes, there is even grass on the roof of these houses! In this... Learn More
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