Inspired by illustrator Marz Jr., 5th grade students will look at pictures of skyscrapers and create a retro line drawing of their observations. I love that this project touches on one-point... Learn More
There’s something exciting about setting off on a journey into the unknown. This lesson, based on the amazing travels of Chinese explorer Zheng He, is all about planning your own... Learn More
Inspired by the powerful book Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, students will create a bold guitar surrounded by a collage of organic shapes set against a sponge-printed brick background. The... 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
Your fifth-grade students might think of scorpions as being scary but after completing this blacklight lesson and learning how scorpions can actually glow, they might also walk away thinking that... Learn More
Fifth-graders will love learning a new painting technique in this abstract painting lesson inspired by the Venezuelan artist Jaime Gili. Not only will they focus on color and shape but... Learn More
The Dream House Blueprint lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Submarine Foldable lesson involves minimal art materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
The Houseboat 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
The Mars Biodome 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
This lesson is wonderful because it’s a printmaking project, but you won’t need to pull out your messy ink and brayers. All you need is some printing foam, water and... Learn More
Many older students like to focus on the intricate details of an art project, which makes this flying boomerang line design lesson perfect for this age group. Students can put... Learn More
Your fifth grade students will love the variety of art-making techniques found in this two-part lesson inspired by the rainforests of South America. First, they will have a chance to... Learn More
The Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of the United States for over 130 years. Guide your students in drawing Lady Liberty and then let them decide how they... Learn More