This lesson, based on the gentle giants of the sea, manatees, is packed with opportunities for your students to explore texture with watercolor paint. Follow the included drawing guide to... Learn More
This lesson will have your students lit up with excitement as they draw and paint their own lighthouse. A variety of lines are used to create stormy or calm seas.... Learn More
Pull out your scrap paper bin to prepare for this unicorn project that will appeal to each students’ curiosity and imagination. In this lesson, students will focus on shapes as... Learn More
Your first graders will make a splash as they explore the world of food advertising by creating their very own branded cereal box and appetizing visual advertisement. Templates are included... Learn More
There’s not much cuter than the bashful mole from Maya Tatsukawa’s book Mole is Not Alone and your students will have a chance to make their very own mole in... Learn More
Students will love getting their hands messy while making their very own 3D nesting birds in this lesson that focuses on creating form with papier-mâché (paper mache). Basic materials like... Learn More
Step into a fantasy land with this quick, low-prep lesson featuring a magical fairy home made from an oversized mushroom. In this lesson, students will focus on shape and line... Learn More
This cute and colorful lesson is an introduction for young students into the world of printmaking. Students will use different materials to create stamped snowflakes swirling and falling in the... Learn More
This radiant forest view is inspired by American artist Michelle Courier, a contemporary artist who paints with both realism and bright and colorful natural imagery. Part painting and part paper... Learn More
This bright, kinesthetic lesson inspired by the undulating, repetitive designs of the 1970s is perfect for first graders who are always busy on the go. With a focus on creating... Learn More
The Footprints lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Postcard lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Bear Hiking Buddy lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher. Click the link HERE and send the URL to your substitute teacher so... Learn More
The Hiking Badge lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher. Click the link HERE and send the URL to your substitute teacher so they... Learn More
This low-prep version of the original Giraffes Can’t Dance lesson makes set up simple for you and provides a great opportunity for your students to learn about movement, line and... Learn More
I’ve never met a student that wasn’t fascinated by birds’ nests, so this lesson is sure to pique your first graders’ interest. Students will spend the first session making painted... Learn More
A caiman is a member of the same reptile family as alligators and are commonly found in rainforest habitats. A simple line drawing of a textured caiman allows the engaging... Learn More
Snowy owl are native to the Arctic, which is a polar region that is located at the northernmost point of the Earth. They are white and have brown spots, golden... Learn More