Chock full of fun art techniques, children re-create Romero Britto’s iconic line drawings and create their own Britto-Inspired Pop Art. This video and lesson plan combo demonstrates THREE sets of... Learn More
This lesson is part portrait making, part writing exercise and all fun! Kids will LOVE creating their own Ben-Day dots to use in their Lichtenstein Pop Art Portrait. Use the... Learn More
Roy Lichtenstein was a modern Pop Art painter born in New York in 1923 and died in 1997. He loved working with abstract shapes and art inspired by comic strips... Learn More
Haring (1958-1990) achieved public attention with his bold graffiti-inspired street art. Drawing on inspiration from the break-dancing culture, Haring’s action figures were characterized by bright colors and bold black lines. His social... Learn More
Your kindergarten students will love creating a favorite literary character in this Brown Bear lesson that is based on Eric Carle’s illustrations in the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What... Learn More
The butterfly provides a natural lesson on symmetry and balance. In this project, your students will be using their observational drawing skills to create a symmetrical butterfly. Tracing a mini... Learn More
These geometric-patterned birds are the perfect way for young students to show off their art skills and express themselves through shape and color. First, students will follow a directed drawing... Learn More
Students will find a sense of accomplishment when creating these quick, colorful chameleons through directed line drawing. This drawing project will help reinforce the concept that lines come together and... Learn More
This engaging lesson, inspired by the book The Mixed-Up Chameleon, gives students a chance to create painted paper collages in the style of legendary children’s book artist Eric Carle. To... Learn More
This quick and colorful lesson is part math, part magic and all art. Students fold a piece of paper in half, draw on one side and press to transfer the... Learn More
These delightful oil pastel and watercolor resist birds reinforce line, shape, and pattern for your students. Birds are a popular subject in the art room as they are so forgiving... Learn More
These creepy crawly insect drawings pack a big punch with their symmetrical designs of colorful shapes and patterns. This lesson is a great one to pull out when you need... Learn More
These spring bird collages will engage students in several art making techniques that will keep them interested and excited throughout the whole process. By using the included templates, this lesson... Learn More
Papier-mâché is always a crowd pleaser and this fish lesson is no exception. Not only is this project engaging for all learners, it is also a great way to emphasize... Learn More
While looking through the library one afternoon, I stumbled across Kevin Henkes’s picture book, Old Bear. Texture is a concept covered in both the bear painting and leaf printmaking parts... Learn More
These insects are easy to make and are brimming with personality. I developed this lesson to tie in with an insect unity for science. It’s always nice to have a... Learn More
Your fourth grade students will love the variety of art-making techniques found in this two-part lesson inspired by the rainforests of South America. First, they will have a chance to... Learn More
These terrific toucans will be sure to capture your students’ attention. First they will use a contour line to draw their toucan, then they will add plants to create a... Learn More