Over the years of teaching art, I like to experiment with a variety of mediums to see what kids like and how it alters a standard lesson. For my 6th... Learn More
The ancient Egyptian artists’ use of strong, defined lines lend well to this printmaking lesson, where a well-defined line will create the best print. Students will choose between a decorated... Learn More
This Simple Sandcastle Draw Along lesson involves minimal materials and a step-by-step drawing guide for your substitute teacher.... Learn More
Start by reading to your class “Not A Box” by Antoinette Portis and talk about how a simple box can turn into many things! This lesson involves minimal art supplies... Learn More
This intermediate grid drawing lesson includes four “Masters Handouts” for students to choose from and create their own version of the masterpiece.... Learn More
This quite lesson allows students to create their own adventure trail using the Adventure Symbols Handout and their own imagination to tell their adventure story!... Learn More
Your substitute will be able to confidently instruct and follow along with your students in this step-by-step lesson. Students may additionally use handouts and drawing guides to create multiple variations... Learn More
This advanced grid drawing lesson includes four “Masters Handouts” for students to choose from and create their own version of the masterpiece.... Learn More
Substitute teachers will be able to teach and draw along with students, creating an adorable llama with the help of out “Llama Drawing Guide”... Learn More
Using the “How to Draw a Circus Tent Drawing Guide”, substitute teachers will be able to demonstrate how to create a circus tent. Students then get to create their own... Learn More
This interactive handprint project can be done collaboratively or individually. This lesson features one of the simplest forms of printmaking: a handprint. In just three steps, your students will create... Learn More
With their long tusks and shaggy fur, woolly mammoths were unique animals that lived during Prehistoric times. With the popularity of the movie Ice Age, I was inspired to use... Learn More
This art project offers kids the opportunity to create their own rock art petroglyphs using terra cotta clay and white paint. You can use kiln or air dry clay. Sometimes... Learn More
Lascaux Cave is important for your students to learn about because this famous cave contains some of the first drawings in the world! It shows that art was important even... Learn More
Students will have fun creating a textured background to use as their “cave wall” to draw animals on. Students can relax knowing their animals don’t have to be perfect, the... Learn More
I love how this Stonehenge lesson starts with a variety of paper treatments that are combined and result in a stunning collage. Sponge paintings provides the rough, textured look of... Learn More
This mixed media art project highlights the California Chumash Native American’s tradition of rock art. Modern artist Mitchell Robles, who has Chumash ancestry, takes the symbols and rhythm of the... Learn More
This Stone Age lesson combines a few favorite art room materials and techniques: painting, crumpling up paper, and yarn. Unlike some fiber arts lessons, this lesson doesn’t have many sewing... Learn More