Clear Con-Tact paper is the perfect surface to build a collage, and best of all, no need to deal with messy glue. In this lesson, students will experiment with adding... Learn More

Aluminum foil printing and shaving cream paper marbling are two exciting printmaking processes that your students will love. The cool thing about these processes is that they can be done... Learn More

Peak your students’ curiosity with this painting activity that has the possibly of using almost anything imaginable to apply paint to the paper except a paintbrush. Gather unique tools in... Learn More

There is something magical about watercolor, and this lesson is all about exploring different techniques to create texture with watercolor. The simple addition of a few materials like salt and... Learn More

This versatile printmaking lesson used everyday objects that you already have on hand as printing tools. Legos, toilet paper rolls, marker caps and other unique printing tools are dipped in... Learn More

Create a simple relief sculpture with an unusual material: joint compound. Normally used for smoothing out drywall, in this application the joint compound will be used for the opposite effect... Learn More

This exploratory sculpture lesson is great for any students from your youngest Pre-K or kindergarteners to middle schoolers. Sculpture keeps students engaged kinesthetically and the open-ended nature of this lesson... Learn More

These fun and colorful donuts are sure to capture your first graders’ attention. Who doesn’t love a frosted, sprinkled confection? In this lesson, students will create their own box of... Learn More

Your first-grade students will get a kick out of decorating their own “smart cookie” made from a paper plate in this quick lesson based on the book The Smart Cookie... Learn More

Line drawings are a super easy way to start off your art curriculum. These turtle drawings develop fine motor skills; drawing with a marker, cutting and pasting and also establishes... Learn More

Teach your kids how to draw a robot while using simple materials that pack a big punch, like crayons and permanent markers. Don’t leave your imagination at home though, because... Learn More

What makes you uniquely super? Maybe it’s speed or kindness, or maybe you’re a super artist. This lesson is all about uncovering and celebrating each student’s very own superpower. Based... 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

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, too. The... Learn More

This lesson is sure to become a favorite for your younger students!  There seems to be a fascination for construction equipment for elementary kids, so students will enjoy the process... Learn More

If you are looking for an expressive penguin art project, look no further. These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two sessions and use simple art supplies. I’ve... 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

This simple texture train lesson packs in a lot of elements. Students create train cars using their knowledge of shapes. Implied texture is added when students create blades of grass... Learn More