Though they tend to have a negative reputation for their smelly defensive spray, skunks are typically non-aggressive and only out at night. Students will draw one of these interesting creatures... Learn More

These loons will not only give your students a chance to learn about their unique characteristics but also a perfect opportunity to create a piece of art as unique as... Learn More

These colorful frogs are ready to hop into your classroom for some fun. Featuring an above and below water view, this lesson is sure to wow your students. They’ll especially... Learn More

These stunning waterfowl paintings are full of texture and movement. This lesson gives students the opportunity to choose their preferred bird but also several options on the included drawing guides... Learn More

In this farm-themed lesson, students will explore printmaking with found objects and liquid tempera paint. To get started, they’ll use materials like cotton balls and clothespins, yarn and cardboard, plastic... Learn More

Farming has come a long way due to advancements in technology. While we might picture fruits and vegetables growing on rolling farm hills or in orchards, tabletop hydroponic gardens bring... Learn More

This slumbering hedgehog is sure to delight your youngest students. Include the optional peekaboo leaf for an interactive element. In this lesson, students will learn about creating texture with lines... Learn More

This lesson is sure to grow on your first-grade students and offers a great opportunity to explore the life cycle of a plant, from seed to seedling by incorporating cross-curricular... Learn More

Cozy burrowing animals curl up for sleep beneath a painted blanket of snow in this lesson that covers the concepts of space, texture and unity. Seven burrowing animals with drawing... Learn More

This fun lesson features fungi along with plenty of room for experimentation and personalization. Beginning with creating painted paper with a variety of techniques like scraping, splatter painting and underpainting... Learn More

Even wonder what’s beneath your feet? This project and the accompanying book The Street Beneath My Feet by Charlotte Guillain and Yuval Zimmer will allow you to explore just that.... Learn More

This bright and colorful take on caves will have your students eager to adventure below ground on their own journey through these natural phenomena. This lesson emphasizes the element of... Learn More

Inspired by the anonymous French street artist Ememem, this project features contrasting textures created as students fill a hole in the rough paper sidewalk with smooth paper tiles. After designing... Learn More

Sit back and watch your students’ paper snowpeople come to life with a wide range of moving facial expressions drawn on a clever paper pull in this fun lesson twist... Learn More

Not only will your first-grade students focus on form in this Model Magic Snail lesson, but they will leave your class knowing a little more about art history, too. The... Learn More

Take your students outside to gather their own materials for this lesson inspired by the Environmental Art movement and artists like Andy Goldsworthy and Robert Smithson. In this lesson, students... Learn More

Create a simple relief sculpture with an unusual material: joint compound. Normally used for smoothing out drywall, in this application the joint compound will be used for the opposite effect... Learn More

In this quick, minimal-supply lesson, third-grade students will use the same basic steps to create either an origami puppy or kitten. First, they’ll focus on symmetrical balance as they follow... Learn More