The painted houses of the Kassena people in the West African country Burkina Faso were the inspiration for this printmaking and recycled materials lesson. In this project, students will be... Learn More
Recycled materials make up most of the material list in this beautiful woven wall hanging inspired by the book Rainbow Weaver about Guatemalan weaving. When thread is scarce, Ixchel uses... Learn More
Koi fish are a favorite subject of many art teachers for obvious reasons; they’re relatively easy to draw and have wonderful markings. In this lesson, students will use different types... Learn More
Watch your students ooh and ahh as they bring their own painting of the majestic Niagara Falls to life with the app PixaMotion. In this lesson, students will use line... Learn More
If you have a stack of magazines to recycle, this is a great mixed-media lesson to use them up! Based on the stilt houses of Brazil, this lesson features a... Learn More
Bead making is one of those activities that once students start and get the hang of, they won’t want to stop. In this lesson, students will create their own painted... Learn More
Don’t let the simple materials of this lesson, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris fool you, it is still a showstopper. In this lesson, students will create a symmetrical... Learn More
Take your students on an imaginary trip to Polynesia! You find yourselves at a traditional Hawaiian luau where you can feel the island breezes off the ocean and hear the... Learn More
This bright and colorful lesson uses deceptively few supplies to yield such a vibrant result. Based on the colorful geometric designed molas of Panamá, students will create their own unique... Learn More
The Chinese dragon is considered to be the ultimate symbol of good fortune. In Chinese culture, it is believed to possess noble qualities and magical abilities. The Chinese people believed... Learn More
Your fourth grade students will not only learn how the Grand Canyon was made, but also create their own paper version in this lesson that combines a little bit of... Learn More
Inspired by the vibrant and lush window boxes that adorn homes in the German state of Bavaria, this sweet window box is full of charm and rich art-making techniques. In... Learn More
Leaping kangaroos in an Australian Outback scene give this art lesson a wonderful sense of movement and space. The proportions of the kangaroo silhouettes are left up to each student... Learn More
This chameleon project is perfect for children to explore multiple watercolor techniques while fine-tuning their drawing skills. Students will first learn how to draw the interestingly-shaped body of the chameleon.... Learn More
Who couldn’t help but smile when looking at this happy alpaca? This cheery lesson is filled with opportunities to explore texture; both implied texture in the alpaca’s fleece and tactile... Learn More
In this lesson, students will be recreating the beautiful and intricate henna art of India with marker on a traced hand. An included handout will give them lots of ideas... Learn More
Capture some Canadian spirit in your classroom by creating these Canadian Mounties with your 4th graders. Students will draw along with you to create their Mountie but then get to... Learn More
This lesson is wonderful because it’s a printmaking project, but you won’t need to pull out your messy ink and brayers. All you need is some printing foam, water and... Learn More