These brightly colored and lively aquariums combine a plethora of skills and techniques for older elementary students. From the printed background, which utilizes found object printmaking to create the textured... Learn More
Along with jungle elements like lush vegetation and wild animals, Henri Rousseau often featured tropical birds in his paintings. In this lesson, students will create their own tropical bird watercolor... Learn More
While most known for his vibrant jungle scenes, Henri Rousseau painted his share of still lifes and occasionally landscapes, included one seascape. The painting The Storm Tossed Vessel is the... Learn More
As warm-weather plants, succulents often go dormant in the winter, but greenhouses can be used to keep them warm and toasty year-round. Bring trays of succulents into your art room... Learn More
These beautifully colored oak leaves, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe are sure to brighten up your art room. Focusing both on mixing to make tertiary color, as well as using analogous... Learn More
Combine art and poetry in this lesson that will have your students creating their own calligram that doubles as a piece of art. To get started, students will complete the... Learn More
This is a very interesting project. Students focus on space while using chalk pastels dipped in white liquid tempera paint to create a textured landscape. The purpose is almost entirely... Learn More
Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic paintings of irises, this lesson gives students an opportunity to explore the concept of space in a drawing. Students will also explore the double-loading... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the famous painting Mona Lisa and specifically the phenomenon of her eyes appearing to follow viewers around a room, no matter where they are standing.... Learn More
The set-up for this project is quite easy because there are few art supplies to deal with. This low prep lesson will wow your students as the see the magic... Learn More
This simple supply lesson features a songbird singing out a song of happiness. The bird is surrounded by an abundance of polka dots, which bring additional feelings of joy to... Learn More
It’s normal to experience big feelings. In fact, at one point or another, we all do. From sadness and worry to happiness, excitement and love, big feelings are nothing to... Learn More
Turn grouchy moods around with this lesson that has been inspired by the book The Grouchies by Debbie Wagenbach and Steve Mack. Everyone feels grouchy sometimes, but in this lesson,... Learn More
The outcome of this lesson will be as varied as your students. After cutting out a symmetrically-balanced, organic shape, students will turn the shape into a creature called a “Whatif”... Learn More
Grumpy Cat, an American internet celebrity cat made famous by her permanently grumpy facial features, and Stephanie Laberis’ illustrations in The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t have been the inspiration... Learn More
Bring the calming act of balancing rocks and connecting with nature into your classroom with this lesson that has been inspired by the book When You Find the Right Rock... Learn More
The surprise and delight of receiving an unexpected gift in the mail is a special feeling. The care that was put into the gift can be felt when the gift... Learn More
This portrait of a relaxing woman near a vase of anemones is inspired by Henri Matisse’s painting, Purple Robe & Anemones. This lesson gives students a chance to portrait and... Learn More