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
This snowy, winter landscape is inspired by the quick and distinct style of Impressionist painters, who strove to capture one moment in time. With little more than liquid tempera paint... Learn More
In this quick, spring variation of the Line and Pattern Leaves lesson from the Chill in the Air Bundle, students focus on space, pattern and shape as they create a... Learn More
Summer is such an easy season to love for many reasons, including the juicy sweet berries that are usually harvested during this time of year. This quick printmaking lesson will... Learn More
Sometimes inspiration comes in many forms. I was perusing one of the many art supplies catalogs that happen upon my desk and I saw metallic paint for sale. Gold, bronze,... Learn More
Dancing is an important part of many cultures and used in many celebrations worldwide. Your students will be able to join the fun by creating a paper dancer that will... Learn More
Children learn how to scrap paint on a paper surface to create a Cubist-inspired appearance in this lesson that has been inspired by Paul Cézanne’s painting Mont Sainte-Victoire and Château... Learn More
Need a lesson where each component takes less than fifteen minutes? Consider adding a mixed-media still life study to your art curriculum. I opt to teach this still life study... Learn More
Similar to Paul Cézanne’s still life paintings and landscapes, his portraits explored different perspectives as he was trying to find his own style as a painter. Cézanne favored a portrait... Learn More
Bread is the star of the table in this low-prep lesson that is all about drawing to create the illusion of form. Inspired by the book Hooray for Bread by... Learn More