What could be cuter than a cozy, textured polar bear? Adding a Ted Harrison-inspired background! Combine the two and you’ll have a lesson that will have your kindergarteners engaged while... Learn More
These whimsical trees based on Canadian artist, Richard Hoedl will captivate your first graders, for sure! In this project, students will draw funky, organic shapes to create tiered trees, then... Learn More
Can’t you just hear the rushing water and feel the spray in this simple waterfall landscape? Your second graders will be able to jump right in by drawing a simple,... Learn More
Lawren Harris’ mountain landscapes are iconic with their smooth clean lines and stark values. In this lesson, inspired by Harris, students will practice here, near and far perspective and overlapping... Learn More
This punchy, bright bear based on Indigenous Canadian artist, Norval Morrisseau is full of opportunities for learning and fun for your third graders. This lesson begins with a practice to... Learn More
In this lesson, inspired by Canadian artist Gordon Harris, students will explore how the colors in a landscape can change based on the seasons. They will choose a season and... Learn More
Canadian artist, Ted Harrison had a unique ability to transform the Yukon landscape into bright swirls of vibrant color. This landscape is inspired by Harrison, using bright, vibrant colors to... Learn More
There are few natural sights more magical than seeing the Northern Lights flicker and dance across the sky. In this lesson, students will create a landscape inspired by Canadian artist,... Learn More
There are few scenes in nature that provoke a feeling of calm quite like a colorful sunset over water. This lesson, based on the contemporary Canadian artist, Mike Lathrop’s work... Learn More
This quick 15 minute activity is a hybrid between a guided drawing and a free choice activity! It is an especially engaging activity for all students; both the ones who... Learn More
This quick 5 minute activity is a great independent activity for students with basic reading skills. It is low-prep and encourages creativity and a good dose of silliness, which students... Learn More
Having a collage center is a great self-directed 10 minute activity for early finishers that can also help to tame the mountains of scrap paper that art teachers sometimes end... Learn More
This series of STEAM 15 minute challenges will engage the active, kinesthetic learners in your classroom! Ranging from simple paper chains for your youngest students to balancing paper towers for... Learn More
Lisa Congdon’s illustrations are full of bold colors and geometric shapes, which is also the perfect combination of elements for a great kindergarten lesson! In this lesson, students will use... Learn More
They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but in the case of My Cousin Momo, it’s hard not to instantly be drawn to this funky, stylized little... Learn More
What could be more fun than a simple stylized portrait that is sure to be a success with your students? A portrait that also includes printmaking with found objects! This... Learn More
Isn’t this little raccoon just the cutest thing ever? Based on famed nature illustrator Charley Harper’s work, this lesson is sure to be a hit with your students. In this... Learn More
If you’ve ever seen Lisa Congdon’s illustrations, you’ve no doubt noticed the bold colors, flowing lines and happiness that exude for Congdon’s artwork. In this lesson, students will create a... Learn More