This lesson, inspired by the Canadian painter Lawren Harris, will have your fifth-grade students painting tints and shades in no time as they explore value while painting a monochromatic winter... Learn More
Many of the art projects I introduce to my older students can take 3-4 class sessions to finish. This The Great Wave lesson is an exception. The trick to the... Learn More
Cutting clay slabs into tiles can yield a variety of art projects. The clay prep takes a bit more time than cutting off a hunk of clay from the big... Learn More
Koi Fish are a favorite subject of many art teachers for obvious reasons; they’re relatively easy to draw and have wonderful markings. Most of the lessons I’ve seen have been... Learn More
The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 by two farmers digging for a well. An underground tomb was discovered that contained over 8000 soldiers, chariots, horses, and other non-military figures.The... Learn More
This project is perfect for those days during the holiday season when you need a fun activity for your festival of lights unit or holiday unit. While the standards included... Learn More
Part culture, part color theory and all fun, these stockings, inspired by textile Molas of Panama, will keep the kids busy drawing, cutting and composing their colorful stockings. Although this... Learn More
Gingerbread houses originated in Germany in the 16th century as part of Christmas celebrations. General popularity rose when The Brothers Grimm wrote the story of “Hansel and Gretel”, where the... Learn More
This lesson is part portrait making, part writing exercise and all fun! Kids will LOVE creating their own Ben-Day dots to use in their Lichtenstein Pop Art Portrait. Use the... Learn More
My fifth grade students love this project. It really speaks to the interests of the kids. At first, they’re a bit hesitant when they see the project but they settle... Learn More
Students will love exploring color and perspective through these sky high trees. First, they will learn about artist Emily Carr and her whimsical forest paintings. They will create an oil... Learn More
There are a few techniques on how to build a pot that you can teach your students. I have done coil pots before and was very pleased with the results.... Learn More
The Sugar Skull is a symbol of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday in November that honors the life of a loved one who has died. Here... Learn More
One of the most popular celebrations in Central and South America is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. It is a special day to remember loved ones... Learn More
Learning how to draw perspective is one of those art techniques that gets kids to sit up and take notice. Part of the excitement is realizing that art has rules,... Learn More
Your fifth-grade students will enjoy the different processes used to create this project that has been inspired by the book Ancient Thunder and the traditional clothing made and worn by... Learn More
Drawing buildings can be hard. Over the years I have come up with various ways to help my students overcome their fear of drawing such difficult subjects. Students in 5th-7th... Learn More
Tying this fun lesson into your Kandinsky unit is as natural as most of Kandinsky’s art was inspired by his love of music. This lesson doesn’t necessarily need to just... Learn More