Henri Rousseau drew much of his inspiration for his paintings from Paris gardens and botanical parks.Parks provide a place to gather, to display nature and for many artists, a place... Learn More
Create your own miniature world within a geometric terrarium. This beautiful terrarium collage offers lots of opportunities for artistic choice and expression, making this a perfect lesson for older elementary... Learn More
This lesson, based on Georgia O’Keeffe’s painting Pedernal, is a great exploration in mixing paint colors and creating a sense of space within a landscape. Adding a layer of chalk... Learn More
In this lesson, students will blend art and poetry as they create their own illustrated haiku inspired by the season of their choice. Simple materials and a smaller paper size... Learn More
These colorful and lively sunflower fields are sure to brighten up your classroom. In this lesson, students will practice their painting and collage skills in order to create a landscape... Learn More
This portrait painting presents a fun and unique take on one-point perspective. Including profile view and a famous piece of art helps pack this lesson full of art techniques and... Learn More
Dora Maar was one of Picasso’s many girlfriends. He tended to paint only people that he had a strong emotional connection with and thus he had many portraits of women... Learn More
Pablo Picasso painted Old Guitarist during his blue period. This lesson was inspired by the many values of color in this famous work of art as well as Picasso’s unique... 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
These painted panels inspired by Henri Matisse are the perfect mix of processes to keep 6th grade students engaged. First they will make painted paper with tempera paint and texture... Learn More
These bright and cheery floral still lifes that have been inspired by Henri Matisse create the perfect opportunity for your students to explore line and color creatively. Begin with several... Learn More
Nothing says fall like cooler temperatures and cozy sweaters. In this quick, minimal-supply lesson, students will use a black permanent marker to draw the outline of a folded sweater and... Learn More