Did you know that there is a first day of school tradition reserved only for first graders in Germany? The schultüte, or “school cone”, is a special treat-filled cone that... Learn More
Pretzels are a fun, delicious snack and just as fun to draw with their curved lines and traditional knot. These big pretzels are then painted with three values of brown,... Learn More
Inspired by the Black Forest in Germany, this whimsical woodland scene has layers of texture and collage that will capture the attention of your third graders. Stamped leaves, grass and... Learn More
Your students will love using their imaginations to create a toadstool home that is perfect for a little gnome. This lesson was inspired by the whimsical garden statues that Germany... 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
This traditional German accordion has a surprise hiding inside its bellows. Open it up to reveal a visual story, featuring three-dimensional elements created with paper-folding techniques. Within their accordion, students... Learn More
Students will be delighted by the moving pieces and all of the embellishment choices in this German cuckoo clock lesson. After using line to create a symmetrical house, students will... Learn More
This Rhine River castle landscape looks like it belongs on a postcard from Germany. In this lesson, students will explore using atmospheric perspective to show space and acrylics to show... Learn More
This one-point perspective drawing is sure to capture the attention of your students. Inspired by the autobahn, the highway system in Germany that is known for its high speed limits,... Learn More
What could be more tropical than a bright pink flamingo frolicking on a beautiful beach? This lesson was inspired by Flamingo Beach, located on the island of Aruba, where flamingos... Learn More
The fusion of music and art always make it a fun day in the art room! This Cuban conga drum lesson is a great way for your students to not... Learn More
These Haitian tap taps pull out all the stops! After drawing a simple bus, students will get to use bright paint and a variety of embellishments to turn their humble... Learn More
This lesson from third-graders is not only a mental vacation, but also a quick lesson than can be completed in one 45-minute class period. Inspired by the beautiful ocean and... Learn More
This lesson features a fun, loose method of painting that your students will use to create a collection of beautiful tropical foliage, based on the lush landscapes of the Caribbean.... Learn More
This bedazzled and brightly colored mask is based on the decked out costumes of Carinival on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. Your fourth-graders will love lying... Learn More
Lessons inspired by books are always my favorite, and this lesson about Puerto Rican parrots is no different. The intricately textured illustrations in Parrots Over Puerto Rico help tell the... Learn More
This vibrant sixth-grade landscape lesson is packed with a variety of painting techniques and processes that your students will love exploring. Based on the illustrations from If Dominican Were a... Learn More
Clay projects are always so much fun, but pair this little Caribbean house lesson with some Calypso music and a few inspirational island photos and you and your students will... Learn More