While Henri Rousseau might be well known for his vibrantly colored jungle landscapes, he also spent time painting the things around him in Paris, like scenes that include the iconic... Learn More
Old boots can be used as planters. In fact, herbs, flowers and fruits can be grown in old boots and other containers. In this lesson, students will create a collage... Learn More
This lesson, based on Georgia O’Keeffe’s iconic bone paintings is an exploration in texture, with both clay and tissue paper elements adding to the three-dimensional artwork. An abstracted oil pastel... Learn More
Painting processes and poetry are combined in this lesson that will have students exploring different painting techniques and writing their own color poem. Students will focus on value and texture... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the Vincent van Gogh’s famous Starry Night painting, combines oil pastel, the double-loading technique and a bit of painted paper to create a stunning rendition of... Learn More
People in art museums stand, move and even sit to get a good view. In this lesson featuring a scene inspired by the illustrations in My Museum by Joanne Liu,... Learn More
This lesson is great for free choice time, sub plans and days when you want an easy prep lesson. The supplies are simple: card stock and markers, and students will... Learn More
In this super fun lesson that has been inspired by the book When Picasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden, students will use the included drawing guide to create their own... Learn More
This simple supply lesson features a songbird singing out a song of happiness. The bird is surrounded by an abundance of polka dots, which bring additional feelings of joy to... Learn More
It’s normal to experience big feelings. In fact, at one point or another, we all do. From sadness and worry to happiness, excitement and love, big feelings are nothing to... Learn More
Turn grouchy moods around with this lesson that has been inspired by the book The Grouchies by Debbie Wagenbach and Steve Mack. Everyone feels grouchy sometimes, but in this lesson,... Learn More
The outcome of this lesson will be as varied as your students. After cutting out a symmetrically-balanced, organic shape, students will turn the shape into a creature called a “Whatif”... Learn More
Grumpy Cat, an American internet celebrity cat made famous by her permanently grumpy facial features, and Stephanie Laberis’ illustrations in The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t have been the inspiration... Learn More
Bring the calming act of balancing rocks and connecting with nature into your classroom with this lesson that has been inspired by the book When You Find the Right Rock... Learn More
The surprise and delight of receiving an unexpected gift in the mail is a special feeling. The care that was put into the gift can be felt when the gift... Learn More
Studying Matisse and his amazing paintings is always a successful undertaking. I consider his art the basis of a no-fail art lesson, as no matter what a child does to... Learn More
Artist Henri Matisse would “draw with scissors” and cut paper into interesting shapes to create beautiful collages. He focused on this style of art during the last 10 years of... Learn More
This fall-themed landscape is a quick, one-session lesson that uses a fun folding and cutting technique to make it able to stand on its own to create a fun display.... Learn More