Inspired by the magical little lawn figures, the Garden Gnome lesson will no doubt leave everyone smiling. Kindergarteners will begin by using different ypes of lines and shapes to draw... Learn More
What could be more tropical than a bright pink flamingo frolicking on a beautiful beach? This lesson was inspired by Flamingo Beach, located on the island of Aruba, where flamingos... Learn More
Drawing on wood was how artist Horace Pippin returned to art after injuring his arm in WWI. In this lesson, students will be learning about Pippin, creating implied wood grain... Learn More
Photographers are able to look at a scene and decide what are the most important features and what is unnecessary. Some photographers practice how to “see” through a camera by... Learn More
This lesson focuses on creating a portrait photograph using a model. Students will learn about photographers Gordon Parks and Annie Leibovitz and how they created portraits. They will learn about... Learn More
Photographs have been capturing the beauty of nature for as long as the technology has been available to photograph. In this lesson, students will learn about how different times of... Learn More
Still life photographs have the ability to tell the viewer a story about the person who arranged the image. In this lesson, students will explore different lighting techniques, choosing between... Learn More
Photography is a great tool to document life and has been used for many years to do just that. In this lesson, students will create photographs that tell a story... Learn More
There is lots of fun to be had experimenting in this abstract collage inspired by German artist Claudia Chaseling! Introduce or reinforce types of lines with your students as they... Learn More
For many families, listening to music from The Nutcracker or going to see the ballet in person is a holiday tradition. After trying these Nutcracker finger puppets, you will want... Learn More
Your students will enjoy the element of surprise found in this lesson inspired by a Korean hanok when they discover they can open up the exterior of the house to... Learn More
These three tiered lessons are a great introduction to fiber arts for all of your students! From the simplest version of tying Lark’s Head Knots to the intermediate and advanced... Learn More
Bats are amazing animals, though they often have a bad reputation and are scary to students (and teachers)! This lesson features some friendly bats that you can pair with a... Learn More
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