Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affected color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many waterscapes.... Learn More

The Hall of the Bulls is a large hall inside Lascaux Cave. Massive drawings of bulls, some 18 feet long, stampede along the walls. This lesson showcases the incredible prehistoric... Learn More

These colorful and lively sunflower fields are sure to brighten up your classroom. In this lesson, students will practice their painting and collage skills in order to create a landscape... Learn More

Monet loved painting outside (plein air) and was fascinated by how light affects color. Although famous for his series of paintings of haystacks and lily pads, Monet painted many winter... Learn More

With their long tusks and shaggy fur, woolly mammoths were unique animals that lived during Prehistoric times. With the popularity of the movie Ice Age, I was inspired to use... Learn More

This lesson packs a lot of excitement into one little egg! Students will explore line and two different watercolor techniques that are like magic for younger students; watercolor resist and... Learn More

The three-dimensional elements of this saber toothed tiger really make it come alive, which will amaze and delight your students! This lesson was inspired by the striking three-dimensional illustrations in... Learn More

Your students can practice being paleontologists during art class with this fun form and texture lesson! After learning about fossils, students can form and shape their own fossils using CelluClay... Learn More

Percy the Porcupine has a deep love for balloons in Paul Schmid’s book Perfectly Percy. Do you anticipate a problem with a porcupine who loves balloons? Rather than giving up... Learn More

This adorable little floating sea otter is guaranteed to be a hit with your first graders. In addition to featuring one of the cutest sea mammals, this lesson also allows... Learn More

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