This project highlights the tool Galileo used to make so many important discoveries: his telescope. Students will emboss their tin foil moon with craters, speckle their sky with stars and... Learn More

Arguably one of the art pieces that is most associated with the Renaissance is the Mona Lisa. When thinking about how to make the Mona Lisa approachable for kids, I... Learn More

Fourth grade students used the classic double-loading paintbrush technique and drawing with black paint to create these stunning Fairy Tale Royals. Tie-in the history of playing cards, and you have... Learn More

When my fourth graders made these Byzantine Mosaic Cans, they were so proud of the results! They could not wait to take their Byzantine Mosaic Can home and put pencils... Learn More

The beautiful stained glass rose windows that grace the walls of Gothic churches can be replicated in your classroom using the most basic art supplies. For the students who love... Learn More

I just love this fun lesson that is a unique take on the beautiful architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. With a background of the night sky, this project... Learn More

Playing cards were first invented in China during the 9th century. It was in Europe in the 14th century, during the Renaissance, that the face cards were changed to represent... Learn More

Have you ever done a felting project? This fun art form is making a comeback and has become popular with crafters. Introduce your students to the joy of felting with... Learn More

The Renaissance was all about realistic art, and the discovery of one-point perspective helped artists be even more realistic with their artworks. Usually, one-point perspective lessons involve rulers, though not... Learn More

Diving straight into a messy art project at the beginning of a school year might be crazy, but I do it anyway. I adore watching kids paint and they love... Learn More

When I was searching for a one-time lesson for my kindergarten class before the next rotation started, I looked to the big rig bible, The Big Book of Things That... Learn More

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld is becoming a classic for kids. The story highlights the jobs of construction vehicles on a work site and... Learn More

This simple texture train lesson packs in a lot of elements. Students create train cars using their knowledge of shapes. Then, they add a load to their cars using various... Learn More

Here is a precious lesson that focuses on basic line drawing, coloring and creating the illusion of space while telling the encouraging story of Number One Same by Greg Pizzoli.... Learn More

This lesson has a lot of great learning goals wrapped up in a fun package. The skyline is created using value with both gray and black buildings. Shape is emphasized... Learn More

The series Little People, Big Dreams includes a book by Isabel Sanchez Vegara about the famous female pilot Amelia Earhart. One book illustration in particular caught my eye because of... Learn More

This lesson is based on the blue pickup in Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry. I was especially drawn to one landscape illustration of this little blue... Learn More

Freight Train by Donald Crews is full of strong, simple illustrations that are full of art lesson potential. The illustration of the bold, high-contrast locomotive is the inspiration for this... Learn More