Weaving can be a tricky concept to learn. I find the best grade level in which to teach a good weaving lesson is grade two. If you want to teach... Learn More
Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On, by Lois Ehlert is a colorful addition to your art book library. It’s a simple counting book perfect for children in Kinder... Learn More
Creating anything with clay is one of my students most loved art projects. What I love about sculptural projects like this is that some kids can create better with form... Learn More
It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t love connecting an Eric Carle picture book with an art project. My second graders had fun drawing a hermit crab with oil pastel... Learn More
Nugget & Fang by Tammi Sauer and illustrated by Michael Slack is a humorous story about friendships, stereotypes and starting school that will engage young readers. The illustrations depict a gentle... Learn More
To achieve perspective, a child learns to draw similar objects in various sizes in relationship to the horizon line. I love the simplicity of this project because it not only... Learn More
This is one of the prettiest projects my third grade students have ever created. It was inspired by a jellyfish painting I discovered through Pumpkin Chef’s Pin on Pinterest. It’s been a... Learn More
Breathe by Scott Magoon takes you on an undersea adventure with a baby beluga as he dives into the dark depths of the sea and peeks above the surface to... Learn More
The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino is swimming with art inspiration. The book is gloriously illustrated, portraying the life of oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau, from his beginnings in... Learn More
Creating a watercolor painting can be tricky yet with a few simple techniques, every child can feel successful. This watercolor painting begins with the drawing. This is often the hardest... Learn More
I watched a video on Painting with Pastels by Frantz Coulanges (which is no longer available). His video, Painting with Chalk: Sunsets, is number 24 in his series. I thoroughly enjoyed... Learn More
There are so many beautiful whales to choose from, but I focused on the whales most often seen in the Santa Barbara Channel; The California Gray Whale, Humpback Whale and Blue Whale. It’s helpful... Learn More
This lesson combines American artist Winslow Homer famous seascapes with the science of oceans, clouds, and weather patterns. I used the photocopies from the book, How to Paint Boats by Ralph... Learn More
I discovered this lesson while browsing through the Artsonia site. Gulf Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida displayed this beautiful Under-the-Sea chalk art on their school page. Although no lesson plans accompanied the... Learn More
A few artists see the undersea world as children do: curious about what it must be like from the perspective of those who live under the surface. This project is a fun... Learn More
I’m always looking for simple ceramic lessons for my students. I vary the complexities of the lessons according to grade levels, starting with pinch pots in the lower grades and... Learn More
Viking longships were technologically advanced boats for their time which allowed the Vikings to become a dominate force in Europe in the 9th-11th centuries. These ships are the subject for... Learn More
This lesson featuring repeating fish is a fabulous review of pattern, contrast, balance and variety. It’s also the perfect lesson to reinforce unity by using the same type of repeated... Learn More