Students love working with clay, but maybe firing a kiln isn’t an option for you or you’ve just decided to do it with your older students. With this quick Model... Learn More
The sweet slumbering forest creature featured in this lesson is camouflaged by layers of leaves, rocks and branches. In this lesson, students will draw a fawn, fox or wolf and... Learn More
These patterned, colorful jaguars are ready to leap out from their rainforest cover and say hello. The technique focus in this lesson is teaching students how to use markers most... Learn More
Students will get to mix tints and shades in this polar lesson featuring an iceberg, glacier and some happy penguins wearing hats. Space and shape also play a role to... Learn More
This bright ocean painting has a twist that will get your students talking about pollution in the ocean and the steps they can take to help combat this global problem.... Learn More
Students will enjoy getting their hands dirty in this fun clay lesson that focuses on form and texture. Don’t have access to a kiln? No problem. This lesson works great... Learn More
A simple bear with a bright, abstract background makes this texture lesson extra dynamic. In addition to create their own painted paper for the bear, students will also be creating... Learn More
Learning about the unique layers of a rainforest, from the forest floor to the tops of the trees, is fascinating. This lesson focuses on the element of space with fun... Learn More
Did you know that caribou and reindeer are the same animal? Reindeer are just domesticated caribou. This lesson that features a whimsical caribou with birds perched in its antlers is... Learn More
This lesson for third-graders is not only a mental vacation, but also a quick lesson that can be completed in one class period. Inspired by the beautiful ocean and sunsets... Learn More
Second-grade students will practice their pinch pot-making skills while creating these simple turtle sculptures that are based on turtles found in freshwater habitats like lakes and ponds. Not only will... Learn More
In this farm-themed lesson, students will explore printmaking with found objects and liquid tempera paint. To get started, they’ll use materials like cotton balls and clothespins, yarn and cardboard, plastic... Learn More
Cute faces on each of the three signals give this urban traffic light lots of fun personality. Your young students will explore mark-making with colored pencils in this line and... Learn More
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are magical. These waves of colorful light are commonly seen in the night sky above the Arctic Circle. This liquid tempera lesson celebrates their... Learn More
These adorable baby sea turtles have hatched from their eggs and are ready to make the long trip to the saltwater sea. In this lesson that has been inspired by... Learn More
Your students will love making these magical little freshwater frog pond habitats that will fit in the palm of your hand. With a focus on form, this lesson will help... Learn More
This found object printmaking lesson is both engaging and inspiring. Students will learn about William Kamkwamba, a Malawian inventor, engineer and author who gained recognition in 2001 when he built... Learn More
Finding a food truck in an urban parking lot is a favorite for both kids and adults alike. In this lesson, students will be able to choose what food they’d... Learn More