Still life photographs have the ability to tell the viewer a story about the person who arranged the image. In this lesson, students will explore different lighting techniques, choosing between... Learn More
Photography is a great tool to document life and has been used for many years to do just that. In this lesson, students will create photographs that tell a story... Learn More
This lesson is equal parts process and product, making it the perfect lesson for first graders who love exploration but also appreciate a finished project. Based on the groundbreaking abstract... Learn More
This little puppet has a big surprise when you open the mouth! Your students will enjoy not only the process of making these paper bag puppets but also the resulting... Learn More
These unique, Icelandic TURF HOUSES built almost entirely with sod are sure to inspire your inquisitive artists! Yes, there is even grass on the roof of these houses! In this... Learn More
These three tiered lessons are a great introduction to fiber arts for all of your students! From the simplest version of tying Lark’s Head Knots to the intermediate and advanced... Learn More
While we are sleeping at night, many animals are just getting up! Nocturnal animals, like Little Owl, are up at night instead of during the daytime. This simple watercolor resist... Learn More
Your first graders will be roaring with delight as they witness colors mix and blend together magically while creating this color wheel lion! In this lesson, students will focus on... Learn More
These whimsical trees based on Canadian artist, Richard Hoedl will captivate your first graders, for sure! In this project, students will draw funky, organic shapes to create tiered trees, then... 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
If you’re looking for a project with an easy set up and clean up that will keep your students engaged and quiet, this is the project for you! This lesson... Learn More
This whimsical folk art dinosaur was inspired by the dinos in an adorable fabric designed by Robin Skarbek. Cute, right? I bet your first graders will think so to! The... Learn More
This whimsical folk art dinosaur was inspired by the dinos in an adorable fabric designed by Robin Skarbek. Cute, right? I bet your first graders will think so to! The... Learn More
Inspired by the book, Yoga Frog, children learn about movement and how they can create the impression of action with their artwork of a frog in a yoga position.... Learn More
Inspired by the children’s book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, this draw along lesson help children learn about space and overlapping to create depth in their artwork.... Learn More
Students learn about shapes through this art lesson by creating geometric triangles and semi-circles and finishing off by coloring with whatever coloring materials you may have!... Learn More
An active lesson for children to grab an adult and get outside to sketch! Take a walk around your neighborhood and have them bring a pencil, clipboard, planning sheet, to... Learn More
Students will learn about geometric and organic shapes for their birdhouse collage, making this a fun way to use all your scrap papers laying around. So gather your collage papers:... Learn More