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
Pirates stole their ships, converted the ship to accommodate the crew, fortified the ships to carry canons and sailed around searching for more boats to conquer. The Jolly Roger flag... Learn More
Breathe by Scott Magoon takes you on an undersea adventure with a baby beluga as he dives into the dark depths of the sea and peeks above the surface to... Learn More
I discovered this lesson while browsing through the Artsonia site. Gulf Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida displayed this beautiful Under-the-Sea chalk art on their school page. Although no lesson plans accompanied the... Learn More
I’m always looking for simple ceramic lessons for my students. I vary the complexities of the lessons according to grade levels, starting with pinch pots in the lower grades and... Learn More
This lesson featuring repeating fish is a fabulous review of pattern, contrast, balance and variety. It’s also the perfect lesson to reinforce unity by using the same type of repeated... Learn More
Fish are easy to draw and the color opportunity is fantastic. My fifth grade students always do a few watercolor lessons and this year I wanted to use good old... Learn More