This simple but stunning lesson is a perfect first taste of creating landscapes for your youngest students. Inspired by the sweeping mountain scenes and pristine glacial lakes in Banff National... Learn More
Take a trip to the Galápagos Marine Reserve in Galápagos National Park with this lesson featuring the iconic Darwin’s Arch. In this lesson, students use liquid tempera paint to create... Learn More
This lesson uses simple materials and is a fun exploration of the Great Barrier Reef, which is a protected marine park in Australia. In the lesson, students create a simple... Learn More
Introduce your students to the dramatic architecture of the Ancestral Puebloans in this lesson that has been inspired by the awe-inspiring Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. In this lesson,... Learn More
Have you ever seen a mountain that looks like a giant, colorful rainbow? In this lesson, students will create a vibrant landscape inspired by one of the most incredible national... Learn More
Introduce your students to one of the most amazing waterfalls they’ll ever see with this lesson based on Svartifoss, a popular waterfall located in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland. In... Learn More
This project is one part research project an another part observation drawing, perfect for older elementary or middle school students who love choice and free expression. Use the included planning... Learn More
These sweet little lambs are ready to flock into your art room this spring. This lesson focuses on texture and creating three-dimensional pieces through simple processes like folding and adding... Learn More
In this spring-themed variation of a playful paper sculpture, students create either one or several caterpillars to display on a leaf cut from painted paper or colored sulphite for a... Learn More
In this easy 3D lesson, students use Model Magic, air-dry or kiln-fire clay to create a quick rabbit based on Lorna Scobie’s rabbit illustrations in her joyful picture book Rabbit!... Learn More
This simple spring-themed lesson is a great way for kids of all ages to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or simply explore texture, form and balance.... Learn More
Using only paper, markers and scissors and glue, students create their very own tube bird feeder and then use folding to create the half cylinder form. Students include the birds... Learn More
Get ready to pull out those recycled materials in preparation for Earth Day and let your students’ creativity blossom with this cardboard relief project. In this lesson, students are encouraged... Learn More
This lesson might feature simple materials, but results in a wow finish with a free-standing 3d garden scene. In this lesson, students use layers of paper, adorned with the flora... Learn More
Paper quilling is an excellent, minimal supply technique for students to try. Not only does it help develop fine motor skills, but it also builds patience and creativity. In this... Learn More
In this lesson, students use washable markers, a coffee filter and a spritz of water to create a vibrant piece of art that mimics the cascading colors on Gilliam’s canvases.... Learn More
In this lesson, students will use oil pastel to draw their flowers with basic shapes and then fill the shapes and frame the flower with liquid tempera paint. Broken or... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by fashion designer Ann Lowe, invites students to design their own high couture fashion. They begin by using watercolor to prepare their “fabric” design, then embellish the... Learn More