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
This landscape project requires less time than some other Van Gogh lessons because it uses a very quick art technique: oil pastel resist. The idea is to draw strong lines... Learn More
Visiting a museum is a fun, educational experience. From exploring the grounds and viewing exhibits to eating at the restaurant and visiting the gift shop, there’s sure to be something... Learn More
Everyone is looking for a quick and easy art lesson that children can complete in under 45 minutes. This oil pastel and watercolor painting fits the bill. Use a small... Learn More
Picasso painted many still lifes and one recurring theme in some of them is a large pitcher. In this lesson, students will use a bingo dauber to draw a still... Learn More
It’s normal to experience big feelings. In fact, at one point or another, we all do. From sadness and worry to happiness, excitement and love, big feelings are nothing to... Learn More
Grumpy Cat, an American internet celebrity cat made famous by her permanently grumpy facial features, and Stephanie Laberis’ illustrations in The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t have been the inspiration... Learn More
Imagine opening up your window to reveal a splendid view of anywhere in the world you’d like to see. That’s exactly what your students will do with this lesson that... Learn More
Celebrate the winter season in your art room with this simple, single-class lesson that has been inspired by the book The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming. Using the included drawing... Learn More
Summer is such an easy season to love for many reasons, including the juicy sweet berries that are usually harvested during this time of year. This quick printmaking lesson will... Learn More
This simple-material project is bursting with opportunities for your students to explore art-making techniques with watercolors and chalk pastels in a fun, festive lesson. Students will begin by using blending,... Learn More
Moat of Cézanne’s still life paintings feature apples, pears and oranges, and a few feature flower arrangements. Inspired by his painting, Tulips in a Vase from 1892, this lesson will... Learn More
Ample opportunities to practice simple cutting skills, simple kindergarten-friendly materials and crowd-pleasing subject matter will make this lesson a hit with your youngest students. With a focus on simple, curved... Learn More
This single-class, simple-material lesson that has been inspired by Maya Tatsukawa’s picture book Sunday Pancakes still packs a delicious punch and will have your third graders ready for a stack... Learn More
Warm up with this cozy soup lesson that was inspired by the book Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora. Discussions about thankfulness and shared meals can be peppered into conversations... Learn More
Bread is the star of the table in this low-prep lesson that is all about drawing to create the illusion of form. Inspired by the book Hooray for Bread by... Learn More
This low-prep lesson introduces students to illustration while also creating an opportunity to investigate a beloved family recipe or a recipe with cultural significance. Use the included Illustrated Recipe Planning... Learn More
Throw your hands in the air to celebrate the changing seasons in this quick, minimal-supply lesson that has been inspired by the book It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla. In this... Learn More