Highlight the clean lines and bold geometric shapes of the Art Deco movement with this lesson that has students exploring basic printmaking by stamping their own fancy decorative arts design.... Learn More
This lesson is inspired by jewelry and metalwork during the Art Nouveau movement, which featured flowing lines and natural imagery. Using Model Magic to form vines, leaves and flowers is... Learn More
British designer William Morris’ work showcases principles of the Arts and Crafts Movement. His first wallpaper design, called Trellis, combines geometric and organic shapes to blend the structure of the... Learn More
Introduce your students to a well-recognized fall symbol with this lesson inspired by the timeless Bengali folktale beautifully told and illustrated in Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale... Learn More
This cute little crow is ready to dazzle your youngest students as they learn about shape and color. Simple materials make this lesson a quick one, which only needs one... Learn More
There are round things all around us and after completing this lesson, your students will be determined to find even more. Inspired by the book Round by award-winning author Jennifer... Learn More
Who doesn’t love a fluffy, happy cloud and colorful rainbow? Combine the two and you’ll have a project that your students will surely love. Inspired by the illustrations in the... Learn More
Walk along in a winter landscape with this quick, minimal-supply lesson that will have your littles focusing on shape, line and space. To get started, students will tear a strip... Learn More
Your youngest elementary students will explore line and making fun facial expressions in this lesson that has been inspired by the book Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago.... Learn More
While it might not be real snow, playing with the puff paint in this lesson is just as fun. Made with equal parts white liquid glue and shaving cream, this... 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
Cast off on the water with this simple shape sailboat lesson that doubles as an introduction to printmaking for your youngest students. In this lesson, students will stamp a background... Learn More
This lesson features a fun twist on the traditional experiment of growing a bean plant seedling. Your students will love watching the bean grow through the greenhouse window. Use cardstock... Learn More
If you have a collection of donated CDs, this lesson featuring ornament monoprints is for you. Students will use CDs to create round, decorated Christmas ornaments by painting, adding patterns... Learn More
Ample opportunities to practice simple cutting skills, simple beginner-friendly materials and crowd-pleasing subject matter will make this lesson a hit with your youngest students. With a focus on simple, curved... Learn More
Beautifully colored fall leaves inspired this fall leaf project that features one large single leaf as the focal paint and a pattern of stamped leaves in the background. Students will... Learn More
In this engaging art lesson, students will explore symmetry by folding and cutting a large piece of paper to create a balanced rainbow shape. They’ll use tempera paint sticks to... Learn More
In this playful lesson, students will explore symmetry, value and expression by creating a silly-faced shark out of painted paper. They’ll practice double-loading their paintbrushes with black and white tempera... Learn More