Part directed-drawing, part free-expression, this lesson offers an easy American history art activity to celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday, Independence Day or President’s Day that covers the concepts of form, promotion and... Learn More
Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this... Learn More
Perspective might be the hardest lesson to learn in elementary art. I know I rack my brain to come up with interesting ways to teach perspective. This lesson emphasizes a unique... Learn More
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this colorful bouquet will be admired by all. Mixed media techniques, collage, shape, texture, still life are some of the important concepts addressed in... Learn More
It’s hard to find a Valentine’s picture book that is perfect for the art room. The story has to resonate with many age groups. The illustrations need to be inspiring... Learn More
The watercolor Snow Globe project is best for grades second through sixth. It combines drawing with geometric shapes to create a snow globe and proportional snowman and using the watercolor... Learn More
Inspired by Valentine’s Day, I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this... Learn More
This lesson has been a reader’s favorite since I first posted it in 2012. Based on the book, Pie in the Sky and Snowballs by Lois Ehlert, I combined my... Learn More
This layered collage lesson was inspired by the book Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal. This project has just the right amount... Learn More
It’s hard to find a Valentine’s picture book that is perfect for the art room. The story has to resonate with many age groups. The illustrations need to be inspiring... Learn More
This art lesson teaches many art concepts: horizon line, drawing buildings, atmospheric perspective and painting a landscape. The first and most important lesson is learning how to draw a barn... Learn More
This HERE, NEAR & FAR winter tree lesson requires very little time to complete yet it covers so many art elements: value, using atmospheric perspective and layers to in create... Learn More
This project uses painted paper, scissors and glue. How simple is that? You’ll need about three, 40-minute art sessions but only two if you have a longer opportunity to be... Learn More
A unit on Asian art is not complete without a lesson on Kimonos. This lesson is perfect for second graders: it reinforces cutting and composition skills and has lots of... Learn More
Chinese Vases are one of the most significant forms of Chinese art. Porcelain vases were not only important for art but they became a highly valued trade object. This project... Learn More
This winter project offers a minimal-material and low-prep option as well as a more detailed skate option for you to choose from depending on your time availability. Photocopy the templates... Learn More
What says winter wonderland more than snowy evergreen trees and a moose inspired by Ernest from the book Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit? This collage project is sure to... Learn More
If you are looking for an expressive, easy, yet impressive penguin art project, look no further. These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two, 40-minute sessions and use... Learn More