This lesson is equal parts process and product, making it the perfect lesson for first graders who love exploration but also appreciate a finished project. While learning about the groundbreaking... Learn More
Mona Lisa with a twist. Two twists, in fact. The first is creating a cat version of the Mona Lisa and the second is exaggerating the proportion in facial volume... Learn More
Your second-grade students will love making their very own carp streamer based on the traditional koinobori flown for Children’s Day in Japan. In this lesson, students will create unity by... Learn More
This lesson was inspired by the rich, vibrant, quilted portraits of contemporary artist Bisa Butler. This lesson features a unique art technique with stunning results. Rather than sewing, students will... Learn More
This diverse, multi-layered lesson featuring seashells on the beach has something interesting to look at on every square inch of the paper. Students will be thrilled by the tactile experiences... Learn More
This Rhine River castle landscape looks like it belongs on a postcard from Germany. In this lesson, students will explore using atmospheric perspective to show space and using acrylics to... Learn More
These expressive piranhas are a quick lesson that will be unique to each child in your art room. Students will use shape as they draw their fish. Then they will... Learn More
Introduce your first-grade students to giant anteaters with this fun lesson that is based on the main character in the book What Does An Anteater Eat? by Ross Collins. Students... Learn More
In this lesson, students will learn about an important insect of the rainforest biome, the leafcutter ant. Students will create the textured ground by crumpling brown paper and then form... Learn More
This unique pink dolphin is sure to have your students jumping for joy. Based on the real life pink pigmented Amazon River dolphins, this lesson features three different drawing choices... Learn More
This tinted tapir lesson gives students an opportunity to practice using value as they create green tints for their leaves and tints in the color of their choice for their... Learn More
This bright, punchy lesson is inspired by the incredible diversity of flowers that grow in tropical rainforests. In this lesson, students have the choice of drawing from a drawing guide,... Learn More
Making animals out of clay is always a hit, especially when the process can be broken down into easy-to-follow steps that combine only a few parts. In this lesson, students... Learn More
This lesson features knot-tying fun for all ages; even your youngest students can create a functional, beaded bracelet. Students in grades K-2 will use a deceptively simple twist weaving technique,... Learn More
Clay projects can definitely be a “labor of love,” but seeing your students excited to take home what they’ve made makes it all worth it. In this lesson, students will... Learn More
This exciting lesson gives students the opportunity to create their own personalized sketchbooks using both embossing techniques and bookbinding. There are three different variations included inthis lesson, making it appropriate... Learn More
Wow your students with this fiber art lesson that combines a fun fabric-dyeing technique using Sharpies and rubbing alcohol with some basic pillow-making skills. Worried about your younger students? Your... Learn More
This multi-grade, scaffolded lesson offers a fun papier-mâché lesson for all grade levels and abilities. From just the basics to adding a custom armature, this lesson explores so many possibilities... Learn More