Making art can help children process feelings that they may not have the words for. Providing opportunities for self-expression, like this lesson inspired by Oliver Jeffers’ book The Heart and... Learn More
Invite your students to meditate on bravery as they make these round painted and woven paper creations that resemble mandalas. Each growing, concentric circle in the artwork, acts as a... Learn More
Worry can take us by surprise, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm us. If we learn to talk about our worries with someone, just as Ruby learns in the book... Learn More
How are you feeling right now? If you could turn that feeling into a shape, what would it be? Inspired by the book Exactly You! The Shape of Your Feelings,... Learn More
Slugs are shell-less creatures, but these painted paper slugs are making changes to their look with the addition of a decorative, doughnut shell. Your students will use contrast and texture... Learn More
This stunning snake is a fun exploration of color and printmaking for your third grades students. Though the lesson begins with a simple guided drawing, the end result is anything... Learn More
Mona Lisa with a twist. Two twists, in fact. The first is creating a cat version of the Mona Lisa and the second is giving the cat an exaggerated volume... Learn More
This brightly patterned tree, inspired by Carlos Catasse, a Chilean-born painter is sure to liven up your classroom. In this lesson, students will focus on cutting and layering both geometric... Learn More
The Scuba Diver lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Kid Chef Foldable lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
I’ve been admiring this art project for a while now. VK Bowerman’s Laurel Burch Cat project is colorful and fun. VK doesn’t have a website, only a Flickr account, so... Learn More
The Unique Unicorn 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
The Puffin 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 this... Learn More
These bright boats based on the fishing trawlers that frequent the North Atlantic waters along the coast of Canada are sure to “catch” the attention of your second graders. In... Learn More
Your third grade students will have a lot of fun playing “guess who’s in the desert” with this lift-the-flap lesson inspired by the landscape of the Sonoran Desert. Students will... Learn More
When you see the striking red coat and tall bearskin hat, you’ll recognize the iconic military men and women this lesson features: The Queen’s Guard. In this lesson, students will... Learn More
This is a great lesson for students to learn all about the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the world famous Sydney Opera House, both located in Australia’s Sydney Harbour. They will... Learn More
Senufo Mud Cloths have a graphic beauty to them. The designs are heavily associated with images of Africa and I think this is why Senufo Mud Cloths make their way... Learn More