I love this lesson for it’s ease of prep, length of time and it’s supreme cuteness! My wee first graders were familiar with this book, so instead of reading the... Learn More
Despite the detailed description of snowy owls below, my students too many creative liberties with our painted snow owls. We added ears, brightly colored feathers and brilliant eyes. This is... Learn More
If I had to choose my favorite snowman art lesson, it would be this one. The combination of skills such as tracing shapes, cutting, shading to create the illusion of... Learn More
This winter project offers a minimal-material and low-prep option as well as a more detailed skate option for you to choose from depending on your time availability. Photocopy the templates... Learn More
What says winter wonderland more than snowy evergreen trees and a moose inspired by Ernest from the book Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit? This collage project is sure to... Learn More
If you are looking for an expressive, easy, yet impressive penguin art project, look no further. These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two, 40-minute sessions and use... Learn More
Create an adorable polar bear by drawing from observation. Alternatively, you could create templates for this project to use for the shapes for the polar bear. For my first-grade students,... Learn More
This Easy Winter Cardinals lesson is great for drawing shapes, practicing cutting and gluing skills and can be dressed up or left alone. Using whatever sized round containers you have... Learn More
This lesson is simple yet it reinforces many art concepts: foreground, background, texture, space and balance. It wouldn’t be winter in my art room without some glitter. I’ll admit that... Learn More
This lesson is a quick and easy art project that allows for multiple art technique options, is assessable for multiple age groups and features the quintessential cold-weather accessory, mittens. It... 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
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
This engaging lesson, inspired by the book The Mixed-Up Chameleon, gives students a chance to create painted paper collages in the style of legendary children’s book artist Eric Carle. To... Learn More
This quick and colorful lesson is part math, part magic and all art. Students fold a piece of paper in half, draw on one side and press to transfer the... 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
A Huipil is a traditional garment worn by indigenous women of Central Mexico and Central America. The garment is a loose-fitting tunic made from 2 or 3 rectangular pieces of fabric.... Learn More
These colorful marigolds are the flower of choice during the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos of Day of the Dead. In Mexico, these beautiful flowers are grown for... Learn More
Traditional wooden fruit & vegetable crates of the past have mostly been replaced with their plastic counterparts. Still, you can find the occasional wooden crate still being used at farmer’s... Learn More