Introducing artist Henri Rousseau to young children, even as young as four, is easy with this simple project. Students will focus on line, shape and space as they draw their... Learn More
These bright and beautiful flowers are ready to spruce up your classroom and hallways this spring. This painting gives your youngest students a chance to practice mixing primary colors together... Learn More
There is such a joy in painting large-scale flowers inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe using nothing but a few colors of paint. Sometimes the easiest projects delight the most. The flowers... Learn More
This sweet lesson that is based on the popular children’s nursery rhyme, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, creates the perfect opportunity for your youngest students to explore some simple printmaking with... Learn More
In this dynamic lesson, students will focus on movement, rhythm and shape while creating their own city at night that has been inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s painting The Starry... Learn More
Kindergarteners will love this lesson that features the exploratory printmaking technique of stamping with a sponge to create their own still life, inspired by the artwork of Vincent van Gogh.... Learn More
This project requires less time than my other Van Gogh lessons because it uses a very quick art technique: Watercolor resist with oil pastel. Students will begin their still life... Learn More
Encourage students to practice looking at and talking about art with this lesson that features a 2D representation of an abstract sculpture that has been inspired by the illustrations in... Learn More
Cubism is a great art movement to discuss as most cubist pieces are hard to identify. This is great for kids as they really need to look closely at a... 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
This lesson is an exploration in color mixing, based on Henri Matisse, which is sure to delight your first graders. Matisse is sometimes called “The King of Color” because of... Learn More
This organic shape collage lesson introduces young learners to Henri Matisse’s artwork in an exciting way. Students will love the process of creating painted paper and then using the paper... Learn More