Drawing from observation is the focus in this lesson that has been inspired by collections of natural specimens. You can either bring in natural objects for students to choose from... Learn More
Imagine what it would be like to explore another planet; what special adaptations would a vehicle need to survive? In this lesson, students get to imagine and brainstorm exactly that.... Learn More
This quirky collaged Chicken Little will be a great way for you kindergarteners to practice identifying shapes and focus on their cutting skills. Based on the popular folk tale, this... Learn More
Was there ever a time when you wished you had a different name? Your first-grade students will love making this project that is based on the book Chrysanthemum and focuses... Learn More
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by James Dean and Eric Litwin is such a popular and fun book. Pete the Cat is a care-free character who loves... Learn More
I knew I wanted to do a watercolor lesson with my first graders and typically I do a fish or a flower. Tired of those particular lessons, I wanted something new.... Learn More
This lessons, based on the book Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris, is a lively way to teach your students how to create space by overlapping. Your students will... Learn More
These bundled-up winter portraits by your second graders will be more than just adorable because you can also use this lesson to teach important art techniques and principles. Students will... Learn More
This sweet little rabbit almost missed out on the glory of the buttery, yellow moon. Inspired by the book Moonlight by Helen V. Griffith, this lesson is full of both... Learn More
Inspired by the book Dragons Love Tacos, this dragon-drawing lesson starts with a simple dragon draw-along and ends with students using a “Create-A-Dragon” handout to choose their own eyes, mouth,... 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
Inspired by the powerful book Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, students will create a bold guitar surrounded by a collage of organic shapes set against a sponge-printed brick background. The... Learn More
What types of things about Earth would you share with a visitor who has never been here before? In this project that is based on the book If You Come... Learn More
This lesson gives students the opportunity to plan and create their own civilization. After reading the book Weslandia, students can complete the included planning sheet to brainstorm the structure of... Learn More
Have you ever felt so angry you thought you might just roar? In this kinesthetic lesson, students will get to explore the emotion of anger in a productive way by... Learn More
This lesson is jam-packed with opportunities for students to reflect on things that bring them joy, as well as create a meditative piece of artwork to represent themselves. There are... Learn More
Making art can help children process feelings that they may not have the words for. Providing opportunities for self-expression, like this lesson inspired by Oliver Jeffers’ book The Heart and... Learn More
Invite your students to meditate on bravery as they make these round painted and woven paper creations that resemble mandalas. Each growing, concentric circle in the artwork, acts as a... Learn More