Encourage students to embrace their true colors with this low-prep, minimal supply project based on the cute canine characters in Rob Biddulph’s heartwarming picture book Odd Dog Out. Students will... Learn More

Shoes can speak volumes about our styles and interests. In this quick, one-session lesson, students will create their own magical shoe inspired by the book Juno Valentine and the Magical... Learn More

This low-prep lesson is sure to keep your students engaged while reinforcing their understanding of line, pattern and contrast in a single class period. Using only paper and marker, two... Learn More

This lesson is quick and low-prep, with a get-to-know-you aspect as well, making it perfect for the beginning of the year. Students will write a large letter that matches the... Learn More

This lesson gives students a chance to focus inward and think about aspects of themselves they exhibit now on the trunk of the tree and what they would like for... Learn More

This is a great lesson to teach on their first day of school as a way to not only get to know a bit about each student, but also to... Learn More

Working with a solid color, marker transfer or bleeding tissue paper are all options in this quick lesson that has been inspired by Linda Liu’s book Hidden Gem and works... Learn More

Highlighting artist Wayne Theibaud’s artwork is an easy sell for your students because he loved painting sweets. This project is based on Thiebaud’s artworks that feature lollipops. Students will create... Learn More

Modern artist Yayoi Kusama is a fabulous artist for young students to learn about because her artwork is approachable and whimsical. Your students will love creating a unique, polka-dotted cat... Learn More

Inspired by artist Chuck Close, these moonlit moths start with a simple folded grid and lovely painted paper shapes. Students will then draw the body, head, wings, and antennae of... Learn More

This lesson is sure to make a splash with your kindergarteners! Inspired by British artist David Hockney, this lesson explores one of life’s greatest pleasures: a big jump into a... Learn More

Your students are going to love this mixed media lesson starring a bright, colorful gumball machine. What child hasn’t begged for a coin to pop into one of these machines,... Learn More

This lesson is an exploration into the colorful world of contemporary textile artist Bisa Butler. Student will learn to draw a self-portrait with correct proportions and then use fun, expressive... Learn More

This lesson is a wonderful addition to your collection of lessons featuring children’s book illustrators. Based on his book Beautiful Blackbird, this lesson has students learning about the wonderful world... Learn More

Add life and excitement to a typical cityscape drawing with this minimal-supply lesson that has been inspired by the large, brightly colored inflatable installations of English artist Filthy Luker. In... Learn More

Inspired by George Rodrigue’s iconic Blue Dog series, this project is sure to excite your students as they re-create this quirky canine. Using chalk pastels means that the colors will... Learn More

Pulled string art is such a fun experience for students, which is why they will love this lesson that combines a quick intro to perspective with an element of play.... Learn More

This festive seasonal collage not only celebrates icons from each season, but also highlights American artist Alma Thomas, who used visible brushstrokes to adorn her colorful paintings. In this lesson,... Learn More