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

This lesson was inspired by the illustrations in the book Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann, though you could use characters from any story – or even characters from your students’ imaginations.... Learn More

Any lesson that includes a “splatter painting station” is bound to be a hit with your students! In this lesson, students will be creating a stunning moon-lit wolf in the... Learn More

Your sixth-grade students will enjoy this minimal-supply lesson that allows them to think like an architect. They can choose between designing their own Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house within a landscape... 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

This one-class period lesson, based on the book The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates, is about inclusiveness and being open to including and helping everyone. Along with an SEL... Learn More

There is lots of fun to be had with experimentation in this abstract collage inspired by German artist Claudia Chaseling. Introduce or reinforce types of lines with your students as... Learn More

This lesson and the accompanying discussion page are intended to open a dialogue with students about diversity as well as explore the significance of memories and external influences in shaping... Learn More

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

If you are familiar with Claire West’s artwork, you’ve no doubt noticed the delightful way that she layers colors and elements on top of one another to create rich, patterned... Learn More

There’s a quote by Joyce Meyer that says, “A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.” That couldn’t be more true for this lesson, which features the bare... Learn More

This lesson is one of my favorites for 5th grade. Each year, I asked students to bring in empty cereal boxes from home and we used them to create these... Learn More

In this lesson, fourth-grade students will be creating a piece of art that features a three-dimensional flower still life inspired by the many flowers found in the art of Diego... Learn More

This sweet little rabbit almost missed out on the glory of the buttery, yellow moon. Inspired by the book Moonlight by Helen V. Griffith, this lesson is full of both... Learn More