Using the figurine, I drew a basic sketch on the white board and showed different options the kids could choose to take. Use the handout to guide your students or... Learn More
Sometimes it’s fun to draw with a paint brush. That’s exactly what my fourth graders did as they studied various tree shapes for an upcoming project. They also learned that... Learn More
Although studying Medieval Times generally is reserved for middle school, younger kids really enjoy the colorful and symbolic traditions of Knights. Medieval Knights were mounted warriors who went to battle... Learn More
This has been one of my staple art projects for 4th grade for about ten years. I have varied the medium, switching back and forth between colored pencils and watercolor... Learn More
Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp is a great book for art class as it doesn’t consume too much time to read. I like to point out the dinosaur drawings, taking... Learn More
There are many watercolor techniques in play with this art lesson. Show a video if your own castles as visuals to point out the difference areas of the castle.... Learn More
Pirates stole their ships, converted the ship to accommodate the crew, fortified the ships to carry canons and sailed around searching for more boats to conquer. The Jolly Roger flag... Learn More
There are so many beautiful whales to choose from, but I focused on the whales most often seen in the Santa Barbara Channel; The California Gray Whale, Humpback Whale and Blue Whale. It’s helpful... Learn More
This lesson combines American artist Winslow Homer famous seascapes with the science of oceans, clouds, and weather patterns. I used the photocopies from the book, How to Paint Boats by Ralph... Learn More
I discovered this lesson while browsing through the Artsonia site. Gulf Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida displayed this beautiful Under-the-Sea chalk art on their school page. Although no lesson plans accompanied the... Learn More
A few artists see the undersea world as children do: curious about what it must be like from the perspective of those who live under the surface. This project is a fun... Learn More
I’m always looking for simple ceramic lessons for my students. I vary the complexities of the lessons according to grade levels, starting with pinch pots in the lower grades and... Learn More