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
This cute little crow is ready to dazzle your youngest students as they learn about shape and color. Simple materials make this lesson a quick one, which only needs one... Learn More
Walk along in a winter landscape with this quick, minimal-supply lesson that will have your littles focusing on shape, line and space. To get started, students will tear a strip... Learn More
This short and sweet lesson will have your youngest students swimming with pride as they create their own stylized spring swan. Requiring only simple materials and a single class period,... Learn More
Paletas are a refreshing treat on a hot summer day. Introduce your students to the traditional Mexican ice pop featured in this lesson that has been inspired by the book... Learn More
Fill your classroom with the cutest little self-portraits inspired by the art of Gustav Klimt. Students will practice basic printmaking along with cutting and gluing while focusing primarily on pattern... Learn More
Candles are a part of many festivities. In this lesson, students will focus on both geometric and organic shape as well as pattern to make basic paper candles that can... Learn More
This still life inspired by French painter Paul Cézanne is easily created by kindergarteners with the use of a paper plate or round template and pre-mixed colors. In this lesson,... Learn More
Moat of Cézanne’s still life paintings feature apples, pears and oranges, and a few feature flower arrangements. Inspired by his painting, Tulips in a Vase from 1892, this lesson will... Learn More
Ample opportunities to practice simple cutting skills, simple kindergarten-friendly materials and crowd-pleasing subject matter will make this lesson a hit with your youngest students. With a focus on simple, curved... Learn More
Exploring texture is the theme of this quick seasonal art lesson that features a round pumpkin. Students will work on cutting out a circle for their pumpkin and then start... Learn More
Claude Monet’s Water Lilies are ethereal and serene. How did Monet create this feeling? With lots of colors and short brush strokes to mimic the colors of his Japanese water... Learn More
Your students will be immediately mesmerized by applying a paintbrush dipped in white and red paint to their paper to create these lovely, pink apple blossoms. After painting, an outline... Learn More