Introduce your students to one of the most prominent Mexican artists of the twentieth century with this self-portrait lesson that has been inspired by the Portrait of Ignacio Sanchez by... Learn More
This lovely flower bouquet painting inspired by the still lifes of Édouard Manet uses just a few supplies and can be accomplished in only a couple of sessions. We’ve made... Learn More
Adaptive suggestions of lessons to help make lessons successful for all students. In this new document, we have chosen four lessons from the Just As You Are bundle to feature,... Learn More
Shoes can speak volumes about our styles and interests. In this quick, one-session lesson, students will create their own magical shoe inspired by the book Juno Valentine and the Magical... Learn More
This low-prep lesson is sure to keep your students engaged while reinforcing their understanding of line, pattern and contrast in a single class period. Using only paper and marker, two... Learn More
This is a great lesson to teach on their first day of school as a way to not only get to know a bit about each student, but also to... Learn More
Working with a solid color, marker transfer or bleeding tissue paper are all options in this quick lesson that has been inspired by Linda Liu’s book Hidden Gem and works... Learn More
There is a beautiful simplicity to this circle collage project that has been inspired by contemporary artist Frank Stella. Invite your students to think about the interactions of color as... Learn More
This project encourages children to look at trash or recycled goods in a whole new way. Inspired by the book, Magic Trash, children draw faces in the style of contemporary... Learn More
In this quick, low-prep lesson, students use only markers, a ruler, scissors, and glue to create an abstract piece of art inspired by the paintings of Venezuelan-born American artist Luchita... Learn More
Contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama is a fabulous artist for young students to learn about because her artwork is approachable and whimsical. I love her series of larger-than-life polka dotted flower... Learn More
Rhinoceroses are amazing creatures. Populations of all five species have been on the decline, but as of right now, three are critically endangered. In the lesson, students will learn about... Learn More
Lobster buoys are commonly found in the coastal waters of the northwest Atlantic Ocean, but with this lesson, you can bring these brightly colors paper versions into your art room... Learn More
These three-dimensional mythical creatures are sure to have your students’ imaginations soaring. With a simple paper cutting method, students will be able to create a 3D base and attach their... Learn More
Introduce your students to graphic design with this lesson that explores a current design trend inspired by a traditional Japanese bento box. To get started, students will focus on line... Learn More
Celebrate the magic that makes each one of your students special with this lesson that has been inspired by the book The Spark in You by artist and author Andrea... Learn More
Your third graders’ imaginations will be firing and their creativity will be shining as they work to create their own cute little papier-mâché (paper mache) critter of their choice in... Learn More
In this space-focused lesson, students will create an elegant ice castle and build up layers of snowy trees using the concept of here, near and far. Students will draw the... Learn More