This bright, glowing project is sure to attract the attention of your students. Based on the graffiti of Adam Fujita (aka Adam Fu), this lesson involves cutting out a stencil... Learn More
This lesson offers a great introduction to the principle of proportion for your students. Normally we talk about perspective with human figures, but why not introduce proportion with a dog’s... Learn More
In this quick printmaking lesson, students will be learning about the seven main types of bridge construction before choosing one to print with liquid tempera and LEGOs on a simple... Learn More
Clay projects are always a favorite in the art room and this clay slab owl that can be made from either air-dry clay or kiln-fire clay and made to be... Learn More
These highly patterned, symmetrical tiles are not only full of learning opportunities, but also rely on very few materials to create beautiful finished pieces of art. Inspired by the ornate... Learn More
Though this kite is not meant to fly, it is meant to act as a metaphor for kindness and can help remind your fourth-grade students that kindness is uplifting. In... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the Canadian painter Lawren Harris, will have your fifth-grade students painting tints and shades in no time as they explore value while painting a monochromatic winter... Learn More
In this vibrant lesson, students will use drawing from observation to create a realistic animal portrait, based on the artist Tamara Phillips. They will then add curved lines to the... Learn More
With just a few supplies, your students will be able to create this high-contrast, unique masterpiece. Inspired by the beautiful illustrations of Beth Krommes from the book The House in... Learn More
There is lots of fun to be had with experimentation in this abstract collage inspired by German artist Claudia Chaseling. Introduce or reinforce types of lines with your students as... Learn More
This one-class period lesson, based on the book The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates, is about inclusiveness and being open to including and helping everyone. Along with an SEL... Learn More
This simple but punchystill life, inspired by American artist William H. Johnson, offers two versions with different material options, making it a perfect lesson for your second graders regardless of... Learn More
I discovered the cutest fairy homes via Pinterest. The little houses actually looked difficult to make but in reality it was one of the easiest clay projects for my third-grade... Learn More
Fourth-grade students will focus on balance with these bright, symmetrical cicadas that are created with a folded line of symmetry and the creativity that your students bring to class. Students... Learn More
Any lesson that includes a “splatter painting station” is bound to be a hit with your students! In this lesson, students will be creating a stunning moon-lit wolf in the... Learn More
Your sixth-grade students will enjoy this minimal-supply lesson that allows them to think like an architect. They can choose between designing their own Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house within a landscape... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the illustrations in the book Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann, though you could use characters from any story – or even characters from your students’ imaginations.... Learn More
This lesson is equal parts process and product, making it the perfect lesson for first graders who love exploration but also appreciate a finished project. While learning about the groundbreaking... Learn More