Fill your art room with happy snapping turtles surrounded by minnows in this lesson that has been inspired by the main character in A Mouthful of Minnows by John Hare.... Learn More
This imaginative sandcastle lesson blends shape, space, texture and unity into a beachy masterpiece! Students will focus on shape as they draw whimsical castles with India ink-filled bingo daubers and... Learn More
Take a ride that is one part nature tour and the other part high-speed thrill with this lesson that features an airboat and a cute critter passenger. To get started,... Learn More
This lesson combines collage, printmaking and painting to create a scenic swamp boardwalk scene. Choose different animals from the included handout to draw in the swampy environment or choose your... Learn More
This colorful rabbit will have your kindergarteners ready to experiment with color mixing, using a limited palette to create new colors and tints. Simple cutting transforms circles and strips of... Learn More
Captivate student imaginations with this cut paper project featuring one of the world’s most fascinating insects: a praying mantis. In this lesson, students will focus on cutting and tracing the... Learn More
As warm-weather plants, succulents often go dormant in the winter, but greenhouses can be used to keep them warm and toasty year-round. Bring trays of succulents into your art room... Learn More
Create your own miniature world within a geometric terrarium. This beautiful terrarium collage offers lots of opportunities for artistic choice and expression, making this a perfect lesson for older elementary... Learn More
This sweet lesson that is based on the popular children’s nursery rhyme, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, creates the perfect opportunity for your youngest students to explore some simple printmaking with... Learn More
Painting processes and poetry are combined in this lesson that will have students exploring different painting techniques and writing their own color poem. Students will focus on value and texture... Learn More
This project requires less time than my other Van Gogh lessons because it uses a very quick art technique: Watercolor resist with oil pastel. Students will begin their still life... 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
This portrait of a relaxing woman near a vase of anemones is inspired by Henri Matisse’s painting, Purple Robe & Anemones. This lesson gives students a chance to portrait and... Learn More
Sunflowers have been the subject matter of choice for many artists, including Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. In this lesson, students will use stamping, a basic form of printmaking, to create... Learn More
This fun and highly-textured collage lesson inspired by the vibrant illustrations in the book Chaiwala! by Priti Berla Maheshwari and Ashley Barron create a perfect opportunity for students to explore... Learn More
Exploring texture is the theme of this quick seasonal art lesson that features a round pumpkin. Students will work on cutting out a circle for their pumpkin and then start... Learn More
Your students will love this quick lesson that combines several creative processes into a single project that has been inspired by calico corn, also known as flint corn. Students will... Learn More
Lessons that start with an engaging, slightly messy process are always a hit with students, which is why this lesson will be a winner with your students; it begins with... Learn More