This lesson was inspired by the fun illustrations in the book Shadowville by Michael Bartalos. In this lesson, students will create their own shadow puppets with an emphasis on organic... Learn More

This delightful lessons produces a Marionette puppet that will bring smiles to the faces of everyone who sees it in action! Students will become puppeteers as they create a basic... Learn More

This is one of those lessons that you will do with your students and they will remember it forever. Paper mâché projects, though a lot of work, are always such... Learn More

This lesson was inspired by the illustrations in the book Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann, though you could use characters form any story – or even characters from your students’ imaginations!... Learn More

Your students will enjoy the element of surprise found in this lesson inspired by a Korean hanok when they discover they can open up the exterior of the house to... Learn More

These unique, Icelandic TURF HOUSES built almost entirely with sod are sure to inspire your inquisitive artists! Yes, there is even grass on the roof of these houses! In this... Learn More

This lesson, based on the terraced homes on the cliffs of CINQUE TERRE, Italy, features a fun surprise – a peek inside several of the homes! There is a strong... Learn More

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

Peru is known for the beautiful woven textiles that are made into rugs, blankets and clothing. This lesson is an opportunity for your students to use pattern to create their... Learn More

This lesson was inspired by the rich, vibrant weaving’s and embroidery created by the Incas. Rather than traditional weaving or embroidery, this lesson features the creation of tactile line designs... 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

Inspired by the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, this lesson invites students to imagine their own ancient civilizations. Like Machu Picchu, the civilization is located in the mountains on... Learn More