This lesson is a great introduction to self portraits for kindergarteners and gives them a boost of self confidence in the process! This lesson begins with tracing a crown, which... Learn More
When I was searching for a one-time lesson for my kindergarten class before the next rotation started, I looked to the big rig bible, The Big Book of Things That... Learn More
Based on the wonderful illustrations in “School’s First Day of School,” by Adam Rex & Christian Robinson. This lesson is perfect for the start of the school year. Students will... Learn More
Drawing a pumpkin may seem simple but, when I was teaching young students, I noticed that they wanted to draw a pumpkin as a circle with a stubby little rectangle... Learn More
If you’re looking for a project with an easy set up and clean up that will keep your students engaged and quiet, this is the project for you! This lesson... Learn More
This cheerful and bright red Dala horse is sure to delight your Kindergarteners! These horses have been a symbol of Sweden since the 19th century and will no doubt delight... Learn More
This cheerful and bright red Dala horse is sure to delight your Kindergarteners! These horses have been a symbol of Sweden since the 19th century and will no doubt delight... Learn More
Inspired by the book, Yoga Frog, children learn about movement and how they can create the impression of action with their artwork of a frog in a yoga position.... Learn More
Inspired by the children’s book, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, this draw along lesson help children learn about space and overlapping to create depth in their artwork.... Learn More
Students learn about shapes through this art lesson by creating geometric triangles and semi-circles and finishing off by coloring with whatever coloring materials you may have!... Learn More
An active lesson for children to grab an adult and get outside to sketch! Take a walk around your neighborhood and have them bring a pencil, clipboard, planning sheet, to... Learn More
Students will learn about geometric and organic shapes for their birdhouse collage, making this a fun way to use all your scrap papers laying around. So gather your collage papers:... Learn More
This lesson makes graffiti accessible and understandable for even your youngest students! In this lesson, students will create simple stencils to mimic sidewalk chalk graffiti and will finish off their... Learn More
What could be cuter than a cozy, textured polar bear? Adding a Ted Harrison-inspired background! Combine the two and you’ll have a lesson that will have your kindergarteners engaged while... Learn More
This quick 15 minute activity is a hybrid between a guided drawing and a free choice activity! It is an especially engaging activity for all students; both the ones who... Learn More
Having a collage center is a great self-directed 10 minute activity for early finishers that can also help to tame the mountains of scrap paper that art teachers sometimes end... Learn More
Lisa Congdon’s illustrations are full of bold colors and geometric shapes, which is also the perfect combination of elements for a great kindergarten lesson! In this lesson, students will use... Learn More
Your students will no doubt enjoy creating their very own cute and lovable Paddington in this lesson, while experiencing the exploratory technique of scraping wet paint to create texture. This... Learn More