This monster is more than just brightly colored and textured, he is also concerned about social-emotional development. In this lesson, students will create their own color monster, based on the... Learn More
This jellyfish lesson is not only beautiful and engaging, but also rich with art concepts and techniques. Students will create an underwater scene by mixing different values of a color... Learn More
Your first-grade students will love creating a fun, symmetrical designs in this quick lesson that uses only colored paper, liquid tempera paints and paint pens, which could easily be swapped... Learn More
Learning how to make a pinch pot leads to an infinite amount of possibilities for other ceramic projects. This lesson walks you through teaching kindergarteners how to make pinch pots.... Learn More
I love the message in the book Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne and Max Lang, which is, you are allowed to feel your feelings and not just slap on a happy... Learn More
When your students first see this project, they may only recognize a seascape at night but watch them be amazed as they learn about the tiny light-up organisms called bioluminescent... Learn More
These beautiful mariposas, “butterflies” in Spanish, are sure to be a bright and lively addition to your art room. This lesson was inspired by the colorful artwork of contemporary Mexican... Learn More
Some simple cat and bird sculptures (pictured to the right) inspired me to create this simple pinch pot lesson for first graders. The goal of this lesson is for students... Learn More
What could be more tropical than a bright pink flamingo frolicking on a beautiful beach? This lesson was inspired by Flamingo Beach, located on the island of Aruba, where flamingos... Learn More
Though this kite is not meant to fly, it is meant to act as a metaphor for kindness and can help remind your fourth-grade students that kindness is uplifting. In... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the Canadian painter Lawren Harris, will have your fifth-grade students painting tints and shades in no time as they explore value while painting a monochromatic winter... Learn More
These highly patterned, symmetrical tiles are not only full of learning opportunities, but also rely on very few materials to create beautiful finished pieces of art. Inspired by the ornate... Learn More
Clay projects are always a favorite in the art room and this clay slab owl that can be made from either air-dry clay or kiln-fire clay and made to be... Learn More
In this quick printmaking lesson, students will be learning about the seven main types of bridge construction before choosing one to print with liquid tempera and LEGOs on a simple... Learn More
This lesson offers a great introduction to the principle of proportion for your students. Normally we talk about perspective with human figures, but why not introduce proportion with a dog’s... Learn More
Fourth-grade students will focus on balance with these bright, symmetrical cicadas that are created with a folded line of symmetry and the creativity that your students bring to class. Students... Learn More
I discovered the cutest fairy homes via Pinterest. The little houses actually looked difficult to make but in reality it was one of the easiest clay projects for my third-grade... Learn More
This simple but punchystill life, inspired by American artist William H. Johnson, offers two versions with different material options, making it a perfect lesson for your second graders regardless of... Learn More