Despite his character flaws in the story of Peter and the Wolf, the wolf is a fun subject for this lesson for young artists. The unique spin that each of... Learn More
This lesson focuses on color recognition, sorting, cutting and pasting with a musical twist. Children create art based on a real object (a xylophone) that reinforces rainbow order. Students will... Learn More
Imagine is a classic song that has captured the heart of many people throughout the last five decades. Written by John Lennon in 1971, it has become a theme song... Learn More
Painted paper and a simple chalk background technique make this lesson a hit, much like the musical song hit that this lesson is named after, Singing in the Rain. Illustrator... Learn More
What a Wonderful World sung by Louis Armstrong was a huge pop hit in 1967 when it was released. It continues to be a song that inspires listeners to think... Learn More
Music in undeniably a form of artistic expression that causes a feeling and mood for those listening. This lesson asks the artist to harness that feeling and create a visual... Learn More
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Lloyd Moss is a Caldecott Award winning book, and it is easy to see why. The story builds as the orchestra slowly assembles on... Learn More
Here is a lesson that combines many different techniques in a colorful mixed media collage. Children learn about Cuban history’s evolution of female drummers in the book Drum Dream Girl.... Learn More
When you listen to music, especially jazz, you can’t help but nod your head, snap your fingers and tap your foot in response to the rhythmic compositions. Here is a... Learn More
In this jazzy lesson, your students will be learning about some of the greatest jazz players of all time. Each page in the book, This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt,... Learn More
This is a simple and engaging lesson that uses minimal supplies. Older elementary kids love detailed art projects where they can showcase their individuality. This Rockin’ Line Guitar features the... Learn More
How cute is this painted paper crocodile? Something I love about cutting and gluing projects with Kinders is that their crocodiles will each be terrifically unique and have so much... Learn More
The Little Hippo by Geraldine Elschner is the come-to-life story of an ancient Egyptian hippo sculpture. The book pairs perfectly with this drawing and printmaking lesson that features the cutest... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the book Mummy Cat by Marcus Ewert which tells the story of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut’s cat who finds himself awakened from his mummified state to... Learn More
Kids will love experiencing the magic of watercolor resist with these vibrant watercolor lotus paintings. This is an incredibly easy and fast lesson with stunning results. It is the perfect... Learn More
The Little Hippo by Geraldine Elschner is the come-to-life story of an ancient Egyptian hippo sculpture. The book pairs perfectly with this lesson where students will create their own little... Learn More
This is a striking project. The metallic sharpie pops off the black paper and it feels like the scarab beetle may come to life! In this unique project, your students... Learn More
Ancient Egyptians buried their dead in elaborately decorated coffins called a sarcophagus. The after-life and customs surrounding death were a large part of the Egyptian’s customs and culture. The sarcophagus... Learn More