If you’ve ever seen Lisa Congdon’s illustrations, you’ve no doubt noticed the bold colors, flowing lines and happiness that exude for Congdon’s artwork. In this lesson, students will create a... Learn More
This lesson is based on the blue pickup in Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry. I was especially drawn to one landscape illustration of this little blue... Learn More
Being different can sometimes be scary, but it can also be beautiful! In this lesson, students will be creating a self portrait that highlights the things that make them wonderfully... Learn More
This is just the perfect type of lesson: easy, technique rich and beautiful. To create this project, give each student a piece of watercolor paper (not essential but the watercolor... 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
This sweet pair of folk art rabbits are just begging to be created by you and your students! The symmetrical rabbits are created by folding and cutting so that they... Learn More
This sweet pair of folk art rabbits are just begging to be created by you and your students! The symmetrical rabbits are created by folding and cutting so that they... Learn More
Imagine a hallway display of these floral beauties! These lovely Polish folk art flowers are not only stunning, they will teach your students about symmetry as they fold and cut... Learn More
An active lesson for children to grab an adult and get outside to sketch! Take a walk around your neighborhood and have them bring a pencil, clipboard, planning sheet, to... Learn More
Students will learn about geometric and organic shapes for their birdhouse collage, making this a fun way to use all your scrap papers laying around. So gather your collage papers:... Learn More
This lesson was based on the viral TikTok challenges where friends “pass” things off to others virtually. Even though they aren’t in the same room, they’re all connected through passing... Learn More
Children will learn symmetry by drawing a truck that is the same on both sides of their paper. Using a folding and tracing technique and finishing off by coloring in... Learn More
With just some paper and a drawing utensil, your children will create an animal drawing of their choice while adding some spunky sunglasses along with it! Students will learn about... Learn More
Teach your children about facial proportion as they learn to draw the portrait of a health care worker. Using basic at-home supplies of paper and colored pencils, students also learn... Learn More
Graffiti is writing or drawing created directly on public or private property, which makes it illegal. On the other hand, graffiti artists see their work as important works of art,... Learn More
Graffiti art ranges from simple words to complicated, multi-colored images. If a graffiti artist is nervous about being caught in their act of vandalism, they may only have time for... Learn More
Lawren Harris’ mountain landscapes are iconic with their smooth clean lines and stark values. In this lesson, inspired by Harris, students will practice here, near and far perspective and overlapping... Learn More
This punchy, bright bear based on Indigenous Canadian artist, Norval Morrisseau is full of opportunities for learning and fun for your third graders. This lesson begins with a practice to... Learn More