This lesson focuses on creating a portrait photograph using a model. Students will learn about photographers Gordon Parks and Annie Leibovitz and how they created portraits. They will learn about... Learn More
Photographs have been capturing the beauty of nature for as long as the technology has been available to photograph. In this lesson, students will learn about how different times of... Learn More
Still life photographs have the ability to tell the viewer a story about the person who arranged the image. In this lesson, students will explore different lighting techniques, choosing between... Learn More
Photography is a great tool to document life and has been used for many years to do just that. In this lesson, students will create photographs that tell a story... Learn More
This lesson is based on the iconic Earth and Sky collages by American artist, Lorna Simpson. Students will enjoy searching through magazines to find the perfect face or profile for... Learn More
These Nutcracker-themed HAND PUPPETS are fun to put together and your students will love all the ways that they can make them their own. If you have bins of ribbon,... Learn More
This lesson, based on the terraced homes on the cliffs of CINQUE TERRE, Italy, features a fun surprise – a peek inside several of the homes! There is a strong... Learn More
Around the world, many families live in apartments. Apartments are economical, space-saving places to live, especially in big cities. This lesson is based on the book Noisy Night, where there... Learn More
These three tiered lessons are a great introduction to fiber arts for all of your students! From the simplest version of tying Lark’s Head Knots to the intermediate and advanced... Learn More
Do you remember the feeling of wonder exploring the world for the first time with a flashlight in the dark? This lesson captures the curiosity and surprise that a walk... Learn More
Can’t you just hear the rushing water and feel the spray in this simple waterfall landscape? Your second graders will be able to jump right in by drawing a simple,... Learn More
This lesson and the accompanying discussion page are intended to open a dialogue with students about diversity and exploring the many different skin tones that make up our world. Students... Learn More
Scarecrows can sometimes be frightening to little ones, so to ensure a happy audience, I bring out my big, stuffed scarecrow that I purchased at a craft store. Typically, these... Learn More
An art lesson about measles? What?! Well, Marva doesn’t actually have measles, she just thinks she does after she stares at green dotted wallpaper and then looks in the mirror... Learn More
If you’re looking for a project with an easy set up and clean up that will keep your students engaged and quiet, this is the project for you! This lesson... Learn More
These bright and cheery blooms are the perfect, low-prep lesson for second graders! This lesson focuses on drawing simple folk art flowers by breaking them down into easy-to-draw shapes, while... Learn More
These bright and cheery blooms are the perfect, low-prep lesson for second graders! This lesson focuses on drawing simple folk art flowers by breaking them down into easy-to-draw shapes, while... Learn More
Inspired by the book, Yoga Frog, children learn about movement and how they can create the impression of action with their artwork of a frog in a yoga position.... Learn More