Around the world, many families live in apartments. Apartments are economical, space-saving places to live, especially in big cities. This lesson is based on the book Noisy Night, where there... Learn More
The painted houses of the Kassena people in the West Africa country of Burkina Faso were the inspiration for this printmaking and recycled materials lesson. In this project, students will... Learn More
This lesson, based on the book Home in the Woods by Eliza Wheeler, is both full of surprises and features the very simplest of materials. In this lesson, students will... 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
This unique lesson based on the Mongolian GER (pronounced ‘gaire’), also known as yurts outside of Mongolia, offers so many options and possibilities depending on the materials and time that... Learn More
This bright and cheery lesson is based on Canal houses in Amsterdam, the largest city in North Holland. In this lesson, students will create a row of homes, using repeating... Learn More
There’s a quote by Joyce Meyer that says, “A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.” That couldn’t be more true for this lesson, which features the bare... Learn More
These vividly colored, layered collages are full of beauty and detail, much like traditional Arpilleras. In this lesson, students will utilize overlapping, size and detail to create a sense of... Learn More
These three tiered lessons are a great introduction to fiber arts for all of your students! From the simplest version of tying Lark’s Head Knots to the intermediate and advanced... Learn More
Bats are amazing animals, though they often have a bad reputation and are scary to students (and teachers)! This lesson features some friendly bats that you can pair with a... Learn More
While we are sleeping at night, many animals are just getting up! Nocturnal animals, like Little Owl, are up at night instead of during the daytime. This simple watercolor resist... Learn More
Do you remember the feeling of wonder exploring the world for the first time with a flashlight in the dark? This lesson captures the curiosity and surprise that a walk... Learn More
Students will love creating this lush, nighttime jungle scene, featuring a flock of moonlit macaws. Their bright, neon colors will contrast against the dark night sky, and a focus on... Learn More
This lesson is a juxtaposition of drawing from observation to create realistic animals that are surrounded by whimsical, brightly colored foliage that trends towards unrealistic. What I love about this... Learn More
Have you ever looked up at a lit window and wondered what the people were doing inside? This lesson allows students to create their own narrative about a home through... Learn More
Who doesn’t have fond childhood memories of chasing fireflies around at dusk during summertime? This lesson embodies the wonder and excitement of exploring outside after the sun has set. In... Learn More
How fun are these musical animals playing their instruments by the light of the moon? Students will be able to choose their instrument, then draw their animal around the instrument... Learn More
Imagine sitting outside gazing up at a star-filled sky. How do you feel? Relaxed? Contemplative? This lesson and the accompanying book explore the concept of slowing down and developing a... Learn More