This sweet and quick lesson is all about celebrating your own uniqueness and not feeling pressured to be just like everyone else. Students will cut out their own symmetrical colored... Learn More
This lesson gives students a chance to focus inward and think about aspects of themselves they exhibit now on the trunk of the tree and what they would like for... Learn More
Orangutans are incredible animals. Did you know that humans and orangutans share approximately 97% of their DNA? It’s no wonder that so many of their characteristics seem so similar. In... Learn More
This lesson, based on the gentle giants of the sea, manatees, is packed with opportunities for your students to explore texture with watercolor paint. Follow the included drawing guide to... Learn More
Rhinoceroses are amazing creatures. Populations of all five species have been on the decline, but as of right now, three are critically endangered. In the lesson, students will learn about... Learn More
This bright and bouncy ring-tailed lemur lesson is sure to get your students excited about learning about creating both real and implied texture. Use the included drawing guide to draw... Learn More
Focus on form, texture and color with these fun flower bowls that have been inspired by the amazing glass work of contemporary artist Dale Chihuly. In this lesson, students will... 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 as students draw a cake that looks... Learn More
This project encourages children to develop their own symbols and signature style. They will have the opportunity to use their creativity to create unique icons in the style of American... Learn More
Every year, I did a collaborative ceramic tile mural project with my sixth graders. One year, we created these beautiful abstract faces, based on the work of Contemporary artist Kimmy... Learn More
In this lesson, students will create their own customized collage based on an endangered animal of their choice in the style of contemporary Australian artist Pete Cromer. What better way... Learn More
This interactive handprint project can be done collaboratively or individually. This lesson features one of the simplest forms of printmaking: a handprint. In just three steps, your students will create... Learn More
Pull out your leftover paper plates and any unused paper for this collage lesson that can be used to create two different projects: a Sasquatch or a yeti. First, students... Learn More
Students will love getting their hands messy while making their very own 3D nesting birds in this lesson that focuses on creating form with papier-mâché (paper mache). Basic materials like... Learn More
This collaborative mural lesson has been updated from its original version to feature various options for subject matter and scenery in addition to the original sea life. After creating a... Learn More
Needle felting is a great way to introduce fiber arts into your classroom with older students. Based on the textile art of American artist Mike Kelley, this lesson is one... Learn More
The Footprints lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
There’s nothing more beautiful than a field of bright yellow sunflowers in bloom, dancing together in the wind against a vase grassland landscape. These bright, cheery sunflowers are perfect for... Learn More