Looking for a quick, cute way to celebrate a season? These cats will do the trick. An easy lesson on line and spatial awareness, these cats can be dressed up... Learn More
Sometimes the best lessons are the easiest. My students enjoyed creating this simple moose drawing based on the art of Dawn Gerety. The drawing was finished by adding patterns and... Learn More
The Chinese dragon is considered to be the ultimate symbol of good fortune. It possesses noble qualities and magical abilities that exceed those of every day man. The Chinese people believed the... Learn More
Growing up on Prince Edward Island gave me the opportunity to travel via ferry boat to the mainland (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) a few times a year. As kids,... Learn More
James Rizzi was an American pop artist born in Brooklyn, New York. He is most famous for his child-like drawings of urban lifestyles. His happy, colorful art is appreciated all... Learn More
Andy Warhol loved the art of silk screening. He loved using bright, unrealistic colors and made many silk-screened images of famous people, including the actress Marilyn Monroe and rock singer Mick Jagger. This... Learn More
These geometric-patterned birds are the perfect way for young students to show off their art skills and express themselves through shape and color. First, students will follow a directed drawing... Learn More
Students will find a sense of accomplishment when creating these quick, colorful chameleons through directed line drawing. This drawing project will help reinforce the concept that lines come together and... Learn More
These delightful oil pastel and watercolor resist birds reinforce line, shape, and pattern for your students. Birds are a popular subject in the art room as they are so forgiving... Learn More
These terrific toucans will be sure to capture your students’ attention. First they will use a contour line to draw their toucan, then they will add plants to create a... Learn More
This chameleon project is perfect for children to explore multiple watercolor techniques while fine-tuning their drawing skills. Students will first learn how to draw the interestingly-shaped body of the chameleon.... Learn More
My fifth grade students love this project. It really speaks to the interests of the kids. At first, they’re a bit hesitant when they see the project but they settle... Learn More
This lesson is based on the book Coyote Places the Stars which has great illustrations that capture the colors and contours of the desert landscape. Bu using watercolor resist, children... Learn More
This project can be done on regular cardstock or drawing paper. It’s a great project to use markers with as the coloring is minimal and details are small.... Learn More
Sometimes the best lessons are the easiest. My 6th grade students really enjoyed this simple moose drawing by adding patterns and texture with oil pastels, paint, markers and salt.... Learn More
This personal expression lesson invites students to ponder the importance of protecting what matters to them, whether that is a natural resource, living thing or something important to our history.... Learn More
Does your family or culture have a food that you associate with them? Whether it’s an everyday food or something only made for certain celebrations, this lesson is all about... Learn More
Holstein cows are the most recognizable cows because of their stark black patches, soft pink noses and gentle eyes. In my native Prince Edward Island, Holsteins dot the landscape and... Learn More