Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this... Learn More
Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this... Learn More
This lesson has been a reader’s favorite since I first posted it in 2012. Based on the book, Pie in the Sky and Snowballs by Lois Ehlert, I combined my... Learn More
This layered collage lesson was inspired by the book Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal. This project has just the right amount... Learn More
These charming Swiss ski chalets are sure to engage your fifth graders with all of the possibilities for fun details. Students will begin with simple shapes to create their chalets,... Learn More
What says winter wonderland more than snowy evergreen trees and a moose inspired by Ernest from the book Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit? This collage project is sure to... Learn More
This lesson is simple yet it reinforces many art concepts: foreground, background, texture, space and balance. It wouldn’t be winter in my art room without some glitter. I’ll admit that... Learn More
This project is perfect for those days during the holiday season when you need a fun activity for your festival of lights unit or holiday unit. While the standards included... Learn More
Gingerbread houses originated in Germany in the 16th century as part of Christmas celebrations. General popularity rose when The Brothers Grimm wrote the story of “Hansel and Gretel”, where the... Learn More
This lesson is part portrait making, part writing exercise and all fun! Kids will LOVE creating their own Ben-Day dots to use in their Lichtenstein Pop Art Portrait. Use the... Learn More
Mexican suns with the decorative detailing and curvy sun’s rays are commonplace in Mexican Arts & Craft stores. Using a starburst template makes quick work out of a soft clay... Learn More
The Otomi Indians in San Pablito, Mexico use the bark of the Jonote tree (similar to a Ficus) to make Papel Amate (Amate Bark). This tree grows in mountainous regions of Mexico.... Learn More
The Liberty is a bronze bell that symbolizes freedom in the United States. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The bell was made in 1752 in London, England for the... Learn More
This is a great project to do before or after your kids visit your local pumpkin patch. No doubt the local farmer will have shown your kids more than just... Learn More
One of the easiest ways to teach small children portrait making is to eliminate difficult steps. By using a head & shoulders template, children can trace or cut a generous... Learn More
My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken and Me by Maya Angelou If you love hearing Maya Angelou speak, reading this book is the next best thing. Her lovely, poetic voice follows the... Learn More
Sometimes it’s fun to draw with a paint brush. That’s exactly what my fourth graders did as they studied various tree shapes for an upcoming project. They also learned that... Learn More
Dragons are usually a big hit with my little ones because they can be embellished to suit the artist’s mood and ideas. Supplies are simple: white paper, pencil, eraser, black... Learn More