Inspired by Cézanne’s still life arrangements, this lesson will have students assembling a collection of paper fruit pieces to make their very own still life collage. They’ll focus on color,... Learn More

This single-class, simple-material lesson that has been inspired by Maya Tatsukawa’s picture book Sunday Pancakes still packs a delicious punch and will have your third graders ready for a stack... Learn More

Throw your hands in the air to celebrate the changing seasons in this quick, minimal-supply lesson that has been inspired by the book It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla. In this... Learn More

Creating a reflection in art can be achieved various ways, but learning the art of making a monoprint seems to not only capture students’ curiosity but also keeps them engaged... Learn More

In this quick, minimal-supply lesson, students will focus on line, shape and contrast as they create their own chalk pastel dancer that has been inspired by French Impressionist artist Edgar... Learn More

Monet’s water lily paintings are ethereal and serene. In this lesson, students will be using watercolor techniques to capture Monet’s magical colors. Making a batch of glitter paper or having... Learn More

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