This adorable parrot gets some extra pizzazz from the free PixaMotion App, which is used to give the elements in the background movement. K-2 will draw a simple parrot and... Learn More
This lesson teaches students the principles of FRAME BY FRAME ANIMATION using a free app called FlipaClip. After creating a simple background of an ocean, students can upload a photo... Learn More
This lesson is inspired by the organic shapes and vibrant color in Rafael López’s murals. Students will focus on line and shape to create a mural wall, then collage themselves... Learn More
Do you know the sweet story of Ferdinand the Bull? The book Ferdinand* by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robert Lawson has been on children’s bookshelves for over 80 years.... Learn More
This lesson puts a sparkly spin on the banners flown during Medieval and Renaissance times. Students will enjoy drawing either a whimsical lion or unicorn for their banner. Adding a... Learn More
Instead of battling metal clothes hangers to create a mobile, pipe cleaners make quick work in this simple project that yields stunning results. This mobile lesson is perfect for kindergarteners... Learn More
Based on Wassily Kandinsky’s iconic circle color study painting, this lesson is sure to excite your students as they explore this familiar shape in a new way. Part painting, part... Learn More
After reading the picture book, Linnea in Monet’s Garden, students will create their own magical garden with chalk pastel, tempera paint, & dried beans in this lesson that has been... Learn More
This lesson is an exploration in color mixing, based on Henri Matisse, which is sure to delight your first graders. Matisse is sometimes called “The King of Color” because of... Learn More
You probably recognize the adorable cherubs that are featured at the bottom of Raphael’s painting below. These famous cherubs have made their way onto greeting cards, t-shirts and coffee mugs.... Learn More
With their long tusks and shaggy fur, woolly mammoths were unique animals that lived during Prehistoric times. With the popularity of the movie Ice Age, I was inspired to use... Learn More
Children love building things, from snowmen to blanket forts to towns with building blocks. This lesson introduces students to building with paper to form the famous Pantheon of Rome, Italy.... Learn More
This lesson introduces Vincent van Gogh in a light-filled, colorful way. Students will learn how to layer their artwork by cutting a symmetrical vase plus organic shapes for paper sunflowers.... Learn More
In this lesson, children create a portrait of surrealist painter, Salvador Dalí. Using only white paper, black oil pastel and black chalk, this striking portrait can be as simple or... Learn More
In this lesson, first-grade students will explore the paintings of artist Paul Gauguin while gaining experience with acrylic paint and a dabbing technique of applying the paint to create a... 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
This lesson’s simplicity is what makes it so striking. A simple symbol emphasized in the center and radiating broken lines immediately lets the viewer know that they are looking at... Learn More
This playful zebra project is inspired by that famous artist Victor Vasarely. The lines in Vasarely’s Zebra run together and curve to form the illusion of space and form. The... Learn More