Based on the book The Spider by Canadian illustrator Elise Gravel, this spider lesson is sure to become a first-grade favorite. In this lesson, students explore some simple printmaking with... Learn More

Students will be constructing their own Surrealist-inspired building in this lesson based on Argentinian artist Xul Solar. A mixed-up background featuring both night and day adds a sense of space... Learn More

The Happy Fish lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More

The Pet Shop Foldable lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More

The Tropical Toucan Draw Along lesson involves minimal art materials, a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher and an instructional video to play in front of the kids. Copy... Learn More

Drawing a dinosaur takes center stage in this dinosaur art project. Students sit up and listen as all are eager to learn how to draw their favorite subject. After drawing,... Learn More

The Kawaii Ice Cream Draw Along lesson involves minimal art materials, a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher and an instructional video to play in front of the kids.... Learn More

One of my favorite ways to combine art and literature in my art room is by reading an Eric Carle book. The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse was the... Learn More

The Space Kitty Draw Along lesson involves minimal art materials, a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher and an instructional video to play in front of the kids. Copy... Learn More

Your students will get a kick out of creating these fun, photobombing llamas. A simple llama draw-along, plus super simple supplies makes this a fabulous lesson to teach in a... Learn More

Drawing a giraffe is a rewarding experience for children as they are always successful. With a long neck, stubby horns and those famous spots, giraffes are easily identified by all... Learn More

These unique, Icelandic Turf Houses built almost entirely with sod are sure to inspire your inquisitive artists. Yes, there is even grass on the roof of these houses. In this... Learn More

This seated black and white panda is full of painting and printmaking surprises for your first graders. From scraping paint to stamping with toilet paper tubes, this panda offers lots... Learn More

Marigolds provide bright pops of color in this paper and paint collage lesson. Students will use printmaking techniques and color mixing to create their warm marigolds. Review of different types... Learn More

Even if your students don’t live somewhere that gets cold enough to freeze a lake for ice fishing, they’ll love donning their warmest, fuzziest winter clothing for this portrait. This... Learn More

This sweet koala lesson is filled with tactile opportunities for you first graders to create texture. In this lesson, students will use sponge painting, simple printmaking and dry brushing to... Learn More

Hanging from trees and sleeping is what sloths do best, so we’ve given this sloth lesson a delightful twist by hanging a patterned hammock for a textured sloth. Students will... Learn More

Your first graders will be delighted when their big African elephant’s head can really move! A simple brass fastener connecting the head to the body allows this colorful, patterned giant... Learn More