As your students ponder the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, they can create their own tall, tall beanstalk in this fun project. Texture and line come together to create... Learn More
Marva is a silly, absent-minded inventor featured in the book It’s Me, Marva! by Marjorie Priceman, who runs into all sorts of optical illusion adventures. One adventure involves the hypnotizing... Learn More
This dynamic art project combines painting with tempera paint and paper weaving. The end result is a stunning Op Art image. By painting the stripes and then cutting the painting... Learn More
What a Wonderful World sung by Louis Armstrong was a huge pop hit in 1967 when it was released. It continues to be a song that inspires listeners to think... Learn More
Music in undeniably a form of artistic expression that causes a feeling and mood for those listening. This lesson asks the artist to harness that feeling and create a visual... Learn More
The Little Hippo by Geraldine Elschner is the come-to-life story of an ancient Egyptian hippo sculpture. The book pairs perfectly with this lesson where students will create their own little... Learn More
This is a striking project. The metallic sharpie pops off the black paper and it feels like the scarab beetle may come to life! In this unique project, your students... Learn More
Ancient Egyptians buried their dead in elaborately decorated coffins called a sarcophagus. The after-life and customs surrounding death were a large part of the Egyptian’s customs and culture. The sarcophagus... Learn More
This intermediate grid drawing lesson includes four “Masters Handouts” for students to choose from and create their own version of the masterpiece.... Learn More
This quite lesson allows students to create their own adventure trail using the Adventure Symbols Handout and their own imagination to tell their adventure story!... Learn More
Your substitute will be able to confidently instruct and follow along with your students in this step-by-step lesson. Students may additionally use handouts and drawing guides to create multiple variations... Learn More
Students will have fun creating a textured background to use as their “cave wall” to draw animals on. Students can relax knowing their animals don’t have to be perfect, the... Learn More
I love how this Stonehenge lesson starts with a variety of paper treatments that are combined and result in a stunning collage. Sponge paintings provides the rough, textured look of... Learn More
This mixed media art project highlights the California Chumash Native American’s tradition of rock art. Modern artist Mitchell Robles, who has Chumash ancestry, takes the symbols and rhythm of the... Learn More
While not necessarily a Mexican-inspired project, this lesson is a great way to scale the EASY MARIGOLD lesson for older kids. Whereas the individual marigolds are stunning, older children can... Learn More
Have you ever stood under redwood trees in northern California or southern Oregon? They are breathtaking giants and a compelling subject for art. This lesson is a great addition to... Learn More
This lesson offers a fun, new way to explore the phases of the Moon by giving emphasis to each phase with homemade, glow in the dark puffy paint. Your students... Learn More
Blue jeans have become a staple in nearly all closets. How many children are wearing jeans in your classroom today? My guess would be nearly all of them! Jeans have... Learn More