Your students will love creating a classroom full of paper peg dolls in this fun, low-prep lesson. These don’t just look like any peg dolls, though. Students have room to... Learn More
With just some paper and a drawing utensil, your students will create an animal drawing of their choice while adding some spunky sunglasses along with it. But don’t let the... Learn More
Have you ever looked up at a lit window and wondered what the people were doing inside? This lesson allows students to create their own narrative about a home through... Learn More
Students always enjoy lessons that include their name, so this project is sure to be a hit. Based on the intricate shape and line artwork of Togolese painter Joseph Amedokpo,... Learn More
Sometimes the simplest objects, enlarged to a grand scale, can be the most beautiful. Inspired by the work of contemporary artists Dennis Wojtkiewicz, these paintings of close-up citrus fruits created... Learn More
This feisty red fox features the simplest of materials, but when partnered with a focus on contrast, patterns and negative space, it’s very impactful. In this lesson, students will focus... 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
Whimsical lines that create movement and the illusion of space are what make this scratch art lesson a fabulous one for your fourth graders. Make sure you leave time for... Learn More
When your students first see this project, they may only recognize a seascape at night but watch them be amazed as they learn about the tiny light-up organisms called bioluminescent... Learn More
Though this kite is not meant to fly, it is meant to act as a metaphor for kindness and can help remind your fourth-grade students that kindness is uplifting. In... Learn More
Fourth-grade students will focus on balance with these bright, symmetrical cicadas that are created with a folded line of symmetry and the creativity that your students bring to class. Students... Learn More
In this lesson, fourth-grade students will be creating a piece of art that features a three-dimensional flower still life inspired by the many flowers found in the art of Diego... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the book Farm Anatomy by Julia Rothman, which is a delightful illustrated book about farm life that includes many facts and curiosities. Drawing and painting... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the rich, vibrant, quilted portraits of contemporary artist Bisa Butler. This lesson features a unique art technique with stunning results. Rather than sewing, students will... Learn More
Everything about Australian artist Pete Cromer’s artwork screams happy: the bright colors and playful shapes, the quirky birds. Your fourth-grade students will get into a joyful groove as they make... Learn More
Learning about the unique layers of a rainforest, from the forest floor to the tops of the trees, is fascinating. This lesson focuses on the element of space through learning... Learn More
This lesson features knot-tying fun for all ages; even your youngest students can create a functional, beaded bracelet. Students in grades K-2 will use a deceptively simple twist weaving technique,... Learn More
Clay projects can definitely be a “labor of love,” but seeing your students excited to take home what they’ve made makes it all worth it. In this lesson, students will... Learn More