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

For this lesson, we looked at Chagall’s use of color in a few of his paintings, especially Le Mariee. The children pointed out the warm and cool tones and noticed... Learn More

When I was a brand new art teacher, this lesson was my go-to art project for Fall. I loved all of the elements that went into creating this happy scarecrow:... Learn More

The complementary colors of orange and blue are everywhere during the fall season. And why not showcase these happy colors with a blue cat? Using the simple drawing handout, children can... Learn More

This lesson combines a higher level drawing technique with an easy-to-achieve watercolor resist technique. Drawing St. Basil’s Cathedral can be tedious but if you can teach the children how to... Learn More

Every kid, no matter what the age, can enjoy this watercolor project. If you live in an area where fall leaves are plentiful, take a walk outside to collect your... Learn More

Grandma Moses is America’s most beloved folk artist. She painted in primitive style-which means that the artist was self-taught and painted in a style to evoke memories of traditional American... Learn More

This lesson is by far the most math-centric lesson in my arsenal of art projects. I use tag board to make cardboard templates, so children can trace a perfect rectangle.  From... Learn More

Using a template or a starter when teaching little kids about the process of making portraits helps the child considerably. Don’t worry that you are stifling creativity. As long as... Learn More

Drawing elephants can get a little tricky but this drawing focuses on the contour shape. Add a trunk and chunky legs and Kinders will have no problem appreciating their efforts.... Learn More

This is a great project to incorporate into an African or Mammal Unit. Hippos need to keep their eras and eyes above the water level so they can keep alert... Learn More

Drawing castles with a classroom of noisy, rambunctious kids is the surest way to win them over. Really. Every child loves this lesson because they know castles very well and... Learn More