Do you think that the creatures found deep in our oceans are fascinating or scary? If you’re anything like me, it might be a little bit of both. In this... Learn More
Inspired by the book Dragons Love Tacos, this dragon-drawing lesson starts with a simple dragon draw-along and ends with students using a “Create-A-Dragon” handout to choose their own eyes, mouth,... Learn More
Who doesn’t love a project that features a cute little animal wearing a cozy sweater? Based on the book Squirrel’s Sweater, this project will have your fourth-grade students making exactly... Learn More
Have you ever felt so angry you thought you might just roar? In this kinesthetic lesson, students will get to explore the emotion of anger in a productive way by... Learn More
This lesson is jam-packed with opportunities for students to reflect on things that bring them joy, as well as create a meditative piece of artwork to represent themselves. There are... Learn More
Making art can help children process feelings that they may not have the words for. Providing opportunities for self-expression, like this lesson inspired by Oliver Jeffers’ book The Heart and... Learn More
Invite your students to meditate on bravery as they make these round painted and woven paper creations that resemble mandalas. Each growing, concentric circle in the artwork, acts as a... Learn More
Worry can take us by surprise, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm us. If we learn to talk about our worries with someone, just as Ruby learns in the book... Learn More
How much so other people know about you and what is hidden under the surface? Just like an iceberg, often we show a small fraction of our personality to everyone,... Learn More
This colorful reptile is full of exciting opportunities for your students to explore printmaking. Students will begin with floating chalk print to create a beautifully colorful texture in their background,... Learn More
This bright, symmetrical cicadas are created with a folded line of symmetry and your students’ creativity. Students will learn about the different parts of insects as they draw and paint... Learn More
Your fourth-grade students will love connecting the dots as they create a geometric animals in this lesson inspired by the brightly colored animals of contemporary Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel.... Learn More
The Scuba Diver lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Kid Chef Foldable lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Unique Unicorn Draw Along lesson involves minimal art materials, a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher and an instructional video to play in front of the kids. Copy... Learn More
Take your fourth-grade students on a creative journey into the rainforest as they learn to draw some of its inhabitants in this lesson that combines both drawing and painting. First,... Learn More
The Puffin Draw Along lesson involves minimal art materials, a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher and an instructional video to play in front of the kids. Copy this... Learn More
Reptiles always make a wonderful subject for an art project. Lizards, chameleons and iguanas seem to appeal to just about every kid. The best part about this project is that... Learn More