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
Inspired by artist Henri Rousseau’s many jungle paintings with dense foliage and pops of colorful exotic flowers, this lesson includes engaging fork and paint printmaking and paint-mixing processes. Students will... Learn More
Drawing a landscape of plants and flowers takes as much thought as any other type of landscape.The trick is knowing what to draw first. This lesson provides a great introduction... Learn More
While Henri Rousseau might be well known for his vibrantly colored jungle landscapes, he also spent time painting the things around him in Paris, like scenes that include the iconic... Learn More
Take a step into a lush jungle landscape inspired by Henri Rousseau with this low-prep, minimal-supply lesson. Students will focus on line and shape as they draw a variety of... Learn More
Use watercolors to paint a toucan perched on a branch in a jungle setting with this lesson that has been inspired by Henri Rousseau. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More
Along with jungle elements like lush vegetation and wild animals, Henri Rousseau often featured tropical birds in his paintings. In this lesson, students will create their own tropical bird watercolor... Learn More
While most known for his vibrant jungle scenes, Henri Rousseau painted his share of still lifes and occasionally landscapes, included one seascape. The painting The Storm Tossed Vessel is the... Learn More
Henri Rousseau drew much of his inspiration for his paintings from Paris gardens and botanical parks.Parks provide a place to gather, to display nature and for many artists, a place... Learn More
Choice is an essential component when teaching middle school students art techniques and this project allows students to follow a specific art technique but decide what type of animal they... 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
Captivate student imaginations with this cut paper project featuring one of the world’s most fascinating insects: a praying mantis. In this lesson, students will focus on cutting and tracing the... Learn More
This colorful lesson will water your students’ imaginations as they create their own watering can that looks like it’s really watering the plants below. With a focus on line and... Learn More
Old boots can be used as planters. In fact, herbs, flowers and fruits can be grown in old boots and other containers. In this lesson, students will create a collage... Learn More
Capture the geometric lines and shapes of a greenhouse in front of a lush botanical background in this lesson that has students exploring basic printmaking with liquid tempera paint. Using... Learn More
As warm-weather plants, succulents often go dormant in the winter, but greenhouses can be used to keep them warm and toasty year-round. Bring trays of succulents into your art room... Learn More
Create your own miniature world within a geometric terrarium. This beautiful terrarium collage offers lots of opportunities for artistic choice and expression, making this a perfect lesson for older elementary... Learn More
Imagine stepping into a lush greenhouse to hear and see the relaxing sound of a water fountain. Your students will enjoy this lesson, which focuses on space and symmetry as... Learn More