Have you ever wondered how graffiti artists like Banksy create graphic, multi-layered designs in public places that they can recreate again and again? They use stencils! In this lesson, students... Learn More
This lesson is an exploration in lettering and creating a simple optical illusion based on the graffiti artist, Rodrigo Miguel Sepúlveda Nunes. Students will learn to draw block lettering and... Learn More
You know the feeling when you read an inspiring quote and it speaks perfectly to you? It makes you want to write the quote down somewhere where you will see... Learn More
This bright, glowing project is sure to attract the attention of your students. Based on the graffiti of Adam Fujita (a.k.a. Adam Fu), this lesson involves cutting out a stencil... Learn More
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