Pull out all of your fanciest materials for this fun lesson inspired by the ornate and highly decorative art of the Rococo period. Students will focus on color, pattern and... Learn More
This sweet hippo lesson is sure to be a hit with your students. First, they will create a hippo drawing filled with shapes and patterns, and then they will paint... Learn More
Featuring Poseidon, the mighty Greek god of the sea, this lesson focuses on the mixed media techniques of watercolor resist and collage to create the underwater scene. Contrasting colors are... Learn More
Doesn’t this fruit project look delicious?! In this lesson, students will focus on line, shape and value while creating a loose, yet lovely painting of fruit that has been inspired... Learn More
When I saw images of ammonite fossils cut in half, I couldn’t wait to get out my white oil pastel and liquid watercolors. The spiral of the ammonite is a... Learn More
This adorable little floating sea otter is guaranteed to be a hit with your first graders. In addition to featuring one of the cutest sea mammals, this lesson also allows... Learn More
Your students are going to love this mixed media lesson starring a bright, colorful gumball machine. What child hasn’t begged for a coin to pop into one of these machines,... 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 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
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld is becoming a classic for kids. The story highlights the jobs of construction vehicles on a work site and... Learn More
This simple texture train lesson packs in a lot of elements. Students create train cars using their knowledge of shapes. Then, they add a load to their cars using various... 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
Although I designed this lesson as a way for my students to learn how to apply a watercolor wash and use a watercolor resist, the lesson works great as a... Learn More
One of my most important artists of the Op Art Movement is Victor Vasarely and one of his most famous artworks is Zebra (pictured below). This playful zebra project is... Learn More
Imagine is a classic song that has captured the heart of many people throughout the last five decades. Written by John Lennon in 1971, it has become a theme song... Learn More
The Little Hippo by Geraldine Elschner is the come-to-life story of an ancient Egyptian hippo sculpture. The book pairs perfectly with this drawing and printmaking lesson that features the cutest... Learn More
This Simple Sandcastle Draw Along lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
Start by reading to your class “Not A Box” by Antoinette Portis and talk about how a simple box can turn into many things! This lesson involves minimal art supplies... Learn More