Based on the book The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault, children draw a simple honeybee and create a beautiful soft pastel background. This project demonstrates two... Learn More
This is one of those lessons that is super simple, but the results are phenomenal! If you want to teach a lesson on printmaking, this lesson is a good one... Learn More
Have you ever stood under redwood trees in northern California or southern Oregon? They are breathtaking giants and a compelling subject for art. This lesson is a great addition to... Learn More
This lesson offers a fun, new way to explore the phases of the Moon by giving emphasis to each phase with homemade, glow in the dark puffy paint. Your students... Learn More
Above and Below by Patricia Hegarty and illustrated by Hanako Clulow is the inspiration for this art project. This informative book talks about what lives above and below in many... Learn More
This lesson is based on the book, Bear Hug by Katherine McEwen. In this book, a bear prepares for winter hibernation with his mate. In the springtime, their new cub... Learn More
Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal is the inspiration for this art project. It combines the perfect amount of text with beautiful... Learn More
Drawing from observation takes practice and patience. This is an approachable lesson on observation drawing because of the “observation window” technique that is used. Observing an object through a small... Learn More
I have a feeling that you will want to pick up a paintbrush and join your students when you teach this lesson! There is something magical and calming about drawing... Learn More
Sun prints, also known as “cyanotype printing” is the process of making prints by placing items on light sensitive paper or fabric and letting the sun create the print. Amazing... Learn More
Lily Wool by Paula Vásquez is a way to introduce your students to where wool comes from and its use in making clothing. In this adorable story, we find Lily,... Learn More
Lily Wool by Paula Vásquez is a way to introduce your students to where wool comes from and its use in making clothing. In this adorable story, we find Lily,... Learn More
With this lesson, you will be teaching young kids how to draw the human body. It’s a simple lesson focusing on proportions by drawing a fashion figure, also knows as... Learn More
Young students get a chance to create a detailed drawing of Victorian Era fashions using markers, crayons and liquid watercolors. This multi-media technique is based on the principal of using... Learn More
What’s not to love about a lesson that combines fashion with a famous artist? With this simple marker lesson, your students can pretend to be fashion designers, focusing on the... Learn More
Blue jeans have become a staple in nearly all closets. How many children are wearing jeans in your classroom today? My guess would be nearly all of them! Jeans have... Learn More
Fashion made easy! Kids use the pre-drawn fashion plates to create their own Pucci-inspired fashions. Trace the plates with a pencil and use markers to create and color your own... Learn More
What’s not to love about a lesson that combines fashion with a famous artist? With this simple lesson, your students can pretend to be fashion designers, focusing on the elements... Learn More