What could be cuter than a cozy, textured polar bear, arctic fox, narwhal or arctic hare? Adding a Ted Harrison-inspired arctic background! Combine the two and you’ll have a lesson... Learn More
Here is a quick and easy watercolor resist lesson that children will love… drawing and painting a platypus! They will enjoy learning about this funny-looking animal from Australia while experiencing... Learn More
Your students will get a kick out of creating these fun, photobombing llamas. A simple llama draw-along, plus super simple supplies makes this a fabulous lesson to teach in a... Learn More
Drawing a giraffe is a rewarding experience for children as they are always successful. With a long neck, stubby horns and those famous spots, giraffes are easily identified by all... Learn More
These unique, Icelandic Turf Houses built almost entirely with sod are sure to inspire your inquisitive artists. Yes, there is even grass on the roof of these houses. In this... Learn More
This seated black and white panda is full of painting and printmaking surprises for your first graders. From scraping paint to stamping with toilet paper tubes, this panda offers lots... Learn More
Marigolds provide bright pops of color in this paper and paint collage lesson. Students will use printmaking techniques and color mixing to create their warm marigolds. Review of different types... Learn More
Even if your students don’t live somewhere that gets cold enough to freeze a lake for ice fishing, they’ll love donning their warmest, fuzziest winter clothing for this portrait. This... Learn More
This sweet koala lesson is filled with tactile opportunities for you first graders to create texture. In this lesson, students will use sponge painting, simple printmaking and dry brushing to... Learn More
Hanging from trees and sleeping is what sloths do best, so we’ve given this sloth lesson a delightful twist by hanging a patterned hammock for a textured sloth. Students will... Learn More
Your first graders will be delighted when their big African elephant’s head can really move! A simple brass fastener connecting the head to the body allows this colorful, patterned giant... Learn More
Do you know the sweet story of Ferdinand the Bull? The book Ferdinand by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robery Lawson inspired this art lesson featuring the Spanish bull Ferdinand,... Learn More
The simplicity and cuteness factor of this kokeshi project make it a great lesson for your first-grade artists to not only learn about a popular doll from Japan, but also... Learn More
The bald eagle is a majestic bird with its signature coloring and piecing eyes. It also makes for a great subject for this project celebrating its home of North America.... Learn More
These colorful Hawaiian leis are bright and colorful and a fun, tactile way to explore Polynesian culture. Your first graders will love creating form with the three-dimensional tissue paper flowers... Learn More
This lesson, based on the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, is full of opportunities for your first graders to learn new art skills. To draw the iconic temple they... Learn More
This lesson honors some of the most endangered species in Africa. In this lesson, students will use lines to create a simple animal drawing. Students will also show repetition of... Learn More
In this texture-filled lesson that has extra emphasis on creating depth through layers, your students will learn about and create the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Creating the... Learn More