Adaptive suggestions of lessons to help make lessons successful for all students. In this new document, we have chosen four lessons from the Just As You Are bundle to feature,... Learn More
This lesson is quick and low-prep, with a get-to-know-you aspect as well, making it perfect for the beginning of the year. Students will write a large letter that matches the... Learn More
This lesson gives students a chance to focus inward and think about aspects of themselves they exhibit now on the trunk of the tree and what they would like for... Learn More
This is a great lesson to teach on their first day of school as a way to not only get to know a bit about each student, but also to... Learn More
Working with a solid color, marker transfer or bleeding tissue paper are all options in this quick lesson that has been inspired by Linda Liu’s book Hidden Gem and works... Learn More
This project encourages children to develop their own symbols and signature style. They will have the opportunity to use their creativity to create unique icons in the style of American... Learn More
Every year, I did a collaborative ceramic tile mural project with my sixth graders. One year, we created these beautiful abstract faces, based on the work of Contemporary artist Kimmy... Learn More
In this lesson, students will create their own customized collage based on an endangered animal of their choice in the style of contemporary Australian artist Pete Cromer. What better way... Learn More
Inspired by the geometric mirror mosaics of Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, this metal embossing lesson has many layers of interest. Students will draw their own geometric design that has... Learn More
The intricate nature of ships in a bottle have confounded viewers since the eighteenth century and your students will love recreating all the details in their own drawing, while using... Learn More
This lesson is a fun, three-dimensional take on the popular dragon eye drawing project. Featuring a colorful dragon eye peering through a cover of leaves, this project creates a perfect... Learn More
In this spin on a classic contour line shoe drawing, students will explore product development and typography in minimal-supply painting and drawing, inspire by the book Kicks by Van G.... Learn More
Introduce your students to printmaking with this lesson that has been inspired by the book Beastly Verse and the art of author/artist Joohee Yoon. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More
Students will love getting wild with this lesson as they create a standing, 3D wild animal bust. With one basic armature, students can create a wide variety of three-dimensional animals... Learn More
The fantastical landscapes in this lesson are found through a magical portal. Students will use symmetrical balance to cut and draw a magical doorway of their choice, whether it be... Learn More
Simplified shapes, bold and bright colors and plentiful patterns make this Folk Art-inspired lesson a great option at any point in the school year. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More
Inspired by the geometric mirror mosaics of Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, this metal embossing lesson has many layers of interest. Students will draw their own geometric design that has... Learn More
Needle felting is a great way to introduce fiber arts into your classroom with older students. Based on the textile art of American artist Mike Kelley, this lesson is one... Learn More