Students will be making their own scratch art paper using layers of oil pastels in this Grassland Landscape lesson. Working on small paper means that students can focus on building... Learn More
A simple bear with a bright, abstract background makes this texture lesson extra dynamic. In addition to create their own painted paper for the bear, students will also be creating... Learn More
Learning about the unique layers of a rainforest, from the forest floor to the tops of the trees, is fascinating. This lesson focuses on the element of space with fun... Learn More
Did you know that caribou and reindeer are the same animal? Reindeer are just domesticated caribou. This lesson that features a whimsical caribou with birds perched in its antlers is... Learn More
This lesson for third-graders is not only a mental vacation, but also a quick lesson that can be completed in one class period. Inspired by the beautiful ocean and sunsets... Learn More
Second-grade students will practice their pinch pot-making skills while creating these simple turtle sculptures that are based on turtles found in freshwater habitats like lakes and ponds. Not only will... Learn More
In this farm-themed lesson, students will explore printmaking with found objects and liquid tempera paint. To get started, they’ll use materials like cotton balls and clothespins, yarn and cardboard, plastic... Learn More
Cute faces on each of the three signals give this urban traffic light lots of fun personality. Your young students will explore mark-making with colored pencils in this line and... Learn More
Known for their characteristic drumming on trees, woodpeckers are a unique bird that mostly live in forests. A woodpecker forages for food by creating holes in trees with its sharp... Learn More
Paddle through the rainforest in a canoe with this bright tropical lesson. Students will get to explore simple one-point perspective as they draw their river and think about the plants... Learn More
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are magical. These waves of colorful light are commonly seen in the night sky above the Arctic Circle. This liquid tempera lesson celebrates their... Learn More
These adorable baby sea turtles have hatched from their eggs and are ready to make the long trip to the saltwater sea. In this lesson that has been inspired by... Learn More
Your students will love making these magical little freshwater frog pond habitats that will fit in the palm of your hand. With a focus on form, this lesson will help... Learn More
This found object printmaking lesson is both engaging and inspiring. Students will learn about William Kamkwamba, a Malawian inventor, engineer and author who gained recognition in 2001 when he built... Learn More
Finding a food truck in an urban parking lot is a favorite for both kids and adults alike. In this lesson, students will be able to choose what food they’d... Learn More
There’s something fascinating about a huge cactus, standing regally against a desert landscape and in this lesson, the cactus is the star of the show. Featuring simple mark-making techniques using... Learn More
This layered paper diorama is inspired by the lush flora ad fauna of temperate rainforests. Featuring simple materials, this lesson allows students to explore the wonder of a diorama scene... Learn More
Canadian artist Ted Harrison (1925-2015) had a unique ability to transform the Yukon landscape into bright swirls of vibrant color. This tundra landscape is inspired by Harrison and uses bright,... Learn More