These simple trees are a great introduction to the art room for your youngest artists. A few simple lines create branches on a pre-cut circle and then dot markers are... Learn More
Apples have long been associated with school, making them perfect for a hallway display at the beginning of the academic year. After following a guided drawing to create an apple... Learn More
Knowing how students get to and from school is an important part of a school’s transportation plan, which is usually emphasized at the beginning of the school year. While some... Learn More
Back-to-school season wouldn’t be complete without backpacks to carry all of the necessities. In this quick lesson, students will cut colored paper to assemble a quick backpack collage. The main... Learn More
Pencils are a back-to-school staple and this lesson will have your students turning these versatile tools into a piece of art. In this lesson, students will choose their initial and... Learn More
Take a break from rules and procedures with this quick, first-day lesson that will have your students focusing on shape while using simple materials to create a drawing of their... Learn More
Self-portraits are a beginning-of-the-year staple and these offer a fun twist with the addition of sunglasses. Not only do the cool shades act as a metaphor for a bright future,... Learn More
There is something nostalgic and simple about old-fashioned blackboards. Bring back this school staple from the past with this quick, single-session lesson that uses minimal supplies. Students will create a... Learn More
Create a beautiful hallway mural with contributions from each of your students in the K-7 lesson. Each of the projects can be completed in a single class period using minimal... Learn More
The first few days of school can be a lot for students. Take a quick break from all of the introductions, rules and procedures with this quick, collaborative lesson that... Learn More
With minimal set-up, this lesson will have students creating a rainbow of art in just one class period. After drawing a doodle of their choice based on personal interests, hobbies... 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
There are round things all around us and after completing this lesson, your students will be determined to find even more. Inspired by the book Round by award-winning author Jennifer... Learn More
Who doesn’t love a fluffy, happy cloud and colorful rainbow? Combine the two and you’ll have a project that your students will surely love. Inspired by the illustrations in the... 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
Your youngest elementary students will explore line and making fun facial expressions in this lesson that has been inspired by the book Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago.... Learn More
Cast off on the water with this simple shape sailboat lesson that doubles as an introduction to printmaking for your youngest students. In this lesson, students will stamp a background... Learn More
The butterfly provides a natural lesson on symmetry and balance. In this project, your students will be using their observational drawing skills to create a symmetrical butterfly. Tracing a mini... Learn More