If you’ve ever seen Lisa Congdon’s illustrations, you’ve no doubt noticed the high contrast, bold colors, flowing lines and happiness that exude for Congdon’s artwork. In this lesson, students will... Learn More

Sometimes the simplest objects, enlarged to a grand scale, can be the most beautiful. Inspired by the work of contemporary artists Dennis Wojtkiewicz, these paintings of close-up citrus fruits created... Learn More

Portraiture is not always fun for kids in fifth grade. They become a bit self-conscience and sometimes sabotage their efforts in an effort to stay humble. Drawing a friend in... Learn More

One of the best things about this sixth-grade lesson inspired by Arabic calligraphy and the book Silent Music is that it can be customized to be as low or high-prep... Learn More

You know the feeling when you read an inspiring quote and it speaks perfectly to you? It makes you want to write the quote down somewhere where you will see... Learn More

Your kindergarten students will love creating a favorite literary character in this Brown Bear lesson that is based on Eric Carle’s illustrations in the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What... Learn More

This adorable little floating sea otter is guaranteed to be a hit with your first graders. In addition to featuring one of the cutest sea mammals, this lesson also allows... Learn More

What is more playful than a wet, shaking dog? A painting of one that includes splatter painting and finger painting, that’s what. Students will draw and paint a dog ready... Learn More

These bright and colorful still lifes are jam packed with beautiful flowers and foliage. This lesson gives students the opportunity to explore the strong contrast that warm and cool colors... Learn More

This feisty red fox features the simplest of materials, but when partnered with a focus on contrast, patterns and negative space, it’s very impactful. In this lesson, students will focus... Learn More

These beautifully colored oak leaves, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe are sure to brighten up your art room. Focusing both on mixing to make tertiary color, as well as using analogous... Learn More

This lesson allows students to dive deeply into a chosen emotion and pair lines, colors, patterns and facial expressions that match that emotion. As an opening activity, students can fill... Learn More

Bridge math and art with this lesson based on the geometric patterns found throughout the Middle East that are incorporated into art, architecture, textiles and more. Students will focus on... Learn More

This focus of this one-day Symmetrical Skyscraper lesson might be on creating symmetrical balance, but it can also be used to teach shape and repetition of line to your kindergarteners.... Learn More

This simple texture train lesson packs in a lot of elements. Students create train cars using their knowledge of shapes. Implied texture is added when students create blades of grass... Learn More

This lesson is based on the iconic Earth and Sky collages by American artist, Lorna Simpson. Students will enjoy searching through magazines to find the perfect face or profile for... Learn More

Capture the excitement of watching your favorite Olympic sport with this lesson that has students creating a collaged athlete from the sport of their choice. Students will focus on using... Learn More

Who doesn’t love a project that features a cute little animal wearing a cozy sweater? Based on the book Squirrel’s Sweater, this project will have your fourth-grade students making exactly... Learn More