The paintings of the American West depict the lives of Native Americans, complete with beautiful sunsets, bison hunts and vast plains. As part of my unit on Native American Costumes,... Learn More

I love the message in the book Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne and Max Lang, which is, you are allowed to feel your feelings and not just slap on a happy... Learn More

If you’ve ever seen a great blue heron in the wild, you’ve surely been witness to the quiet, graceful beauty that they exude. In this mixed media lesson, students will... Learn More

If you are looking for a quick lesson that has bold results, this painted paper animal lesson is for you! After selecting painted paper of their choice (this lesson is... Learn More

Eyes are often called the window to the soul. They are typically one of the first things that we notice when looking at a person or animal’s face. This lesson... Learn More

I think this fun mixed media pizza project looks good enough to eat! Plus, the strong math connection with fractions is another great reason to make these pizza pies with... Learn More

I think this fun mixed media pizza project looks good enough to eat! Plus, the strong math connection with fractions is another great reason to make these pizza pies with... Learn More

Don’t these paper mâché sushi rolls look edible? I love this paper mâché project because it is simple and yields such realistic results. In addition to creating a 3D form... Learn More

Artist Wayne Thiebaud’s iconic cake paintings are sure to spark your students’ interests! Watch as your art room becomes transformed into a bakery! Students will draw a cake that looks... Learn More

This project highlights the tool Galileo used to make so many important discoveries: his telescope. Students will emboss their tin foil moon with craters, speckle their sky with stars and... Learn More

Have you ever done a felting project? This fun art form is making a comeback and has become popular with crafters. Introduce your students to the joy of felting with... Learn More

This simple texture train lesson packs in a lot of elements. Students create train cars using their knowledge of shapes. Then, they add a load to their cars using various... Learn More

This lesson has a lot of great learning goals wrapped up in a fun package. The skyline is created using value with both gray and black buildings. Shape is emphasized... Learn More

This lesson features a beautiful watercolor scene and delicate line drawing of the Wright brothers 1903 “Flyer”. The use of loose watercolor techniques captures the windy day of the first... Learn More

At first glance, this close up view of a locomotive may confuse the viewer. Upon close inspection, they will see the headlight shining, the smokestack billowing smoke and see the... Learn More

This ceramic tile mural is a great collaborative project for 6th grade students to leave their mark on the school. It’s been the most wonderful experience; bringing parents, teachers, district... Learn More

There are always ooos and aahs when a kinder unfolds a paper they have just cut and find that they now have a symmetrical shape. I’m with them because it... Learn More

Your students will love creating a portrait of themselves as an ancient Olympian. Winners of events in the ancient Olympics did not receive a medal, but instead a special crown... Learn More