This lesson’s simplicity is what makes it so striking. A simple symbol emphasized in the center and radiating broken lines immediately lets the viewer know that they are looking at... Learn More
This lesson puts a sparkly spin on the banners flown during Medieval and Renaissance times! Students will enjoy drawing either a whimsical lion or unicorn for their banner. Adding a... Learn More
This lesson features a fun-to-draw and paint court jester who is very talented at juggling. In fact, he is so talented that he is able to keep six colored balls... Learn More
This project highlights the tool Galileo used to make so many important discoveries: his telescope. Students will emboss their tin foil moon with craters, speckle their sky with stars and... Learn More
Diving straight into a messy art project at the beginning of a school year might be crazy, but I do it anyway. I adore watching kids paint and they love... Learn More
When I was searching for a one-time lesson for my kindergarten class before the next rotation started, I looked to the big rig bible, The Big Book of Things That... Learn More
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld is becoming a classic for kids. The story highlights the jobs of construction vehicles on a work site and... Learn More
This simple texture train lesson packs in a lot of elements. Students create train cars using their knowledge of shapes. Then, they add a load to their cars using various... Learn More
Here is a precious lesson that focuses on basic line drawing, coloring and creating the illusion of space while telling the encouraging story of Number One Same by Greg Pizzoli.... Learn More
This lesson has a lot of great learning goals wrapped up in a fun package. The skyline is created using value with both gray and black buildings. Shape is emphasized... Learn More
The series Little People, Big Dreams includes a book by Isabel Sanchez Vegara about the famous female pilot Amelia Earhart. One book illustration in particular caught my eye because of... Learn More
This lesson is based on the blue pickup in Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry. I was especially drawn to one landscape illustration of this little blue... Learn More
There are always ooos and aahs when a kinder unfolds a paper they have just cut and find that they now have a symmetrical shape. I’m with them because it... Learn More
Your students will be thrilled when their simple paper plate turns into a piece of armor! The layering of gold tissue paper and Mod Podge gives this shield a textured,... Learn More
Children love building things, from snowmen to blanket forts to towns with building blocks. This lesson introduces students to building with paper to form the famous Pantheon of Rome, Italy.... Learn More
Your students will love creating a portrait of themselves as an ancient Olympian. Winners of events in the ancient Olympics did not receive a medal, but instead a special crown... Learn More
This ancient helmet is sure to spark the imaginations of your students. As they consider the wars that took place in ancient times and ancient armor, they will enjoy creating... Learn More
In this lesson, children create an Ancient Greek Vase with paper and markers. They explore collage techniques, patterns, symmetry and the sparkly goodness of glitter paper and metallic Sharpies! Who... Learn More