Painting from observation is the skill that students will be honing in this lesson featuring watercolored seashells. Rather than looking at something large and vast, which can be overwhelming when... Learn More
This lesson can be used to adapt this project for your students with disabilities. The recommendations provided are suggested options, which you can pick and choose depending on your students’... Learn More
Your kindergarten students are going to love creating this delicious bowl of ramen with the ingredients splashing out. In this lesson, students will learn about line, pattern and variety, while... 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
In this fun lesson, a sumo wrestling kitty helps teach your students about the iconic, national sport of Japan. Students will use the primary colors plus white and black to... Learn More
Your second-grade students will love making their very own carp streamer based on the traditional koinobori flown for Children’s Day in Japan. In this lesson, students will draw lines and... Learn More
This cute Maneki-neko, which translate to “beckoning cat,” is sure to bring your students a bunch of fun. Based on the iconic Japanese cat figures, this lesson gives students the... Learn More
This cheerful spring landscape highlights two unique symbols of Japan: Mount Fuji and the bountiful cherry blossoms that bloom each spring. In this lesson, students will not only explore a... Learn More
Inspired by Japanese ink painting (called sumi-e), this simple lesson features a tall pagoda with red roofs, a red sun and lots of room for students choice. After creating the... Learn More
Get ready with all of you painted and colored paper scraps. Your fifth-grade students are going to love turning your art room into a kitchen as they prepare a bento... Learn More
This multi-layered lesson is based on textile designs from Japan, which often features traditional patterns and symbolic animals. First, students will use a printmaking technique to print their own unique... Learn More
Whether your students are already skilled mangakas (mangaka is the Japanese word for manga artist) or are newly introduced to the unique style of Japanese comics and graphic novels, they... Learn More
Cuckoo Clocks are a favorite souvenir of travelers in Germany. Students will be delighted by the moving pieces and all of the embellishment choices in this German cuckoo clock lesson.... Learn More
Inspired by the magical little lawn figures, the Garden Gnome lesson will no doubt leave everyone smiling. Kindergarteners will begin by using different ypes of lines and shapes to draw... Learn More
Did you know that there is a first day of school tradition reserved only for first graders in Germany? The schultüte, or “school cone”, is a special treat-filled cone that... Learn More
Pretzels are a fun, delicious snack and just as fun to draw with their curved lines and traditional knot. These big pretzels are then painted with three values of brown,... Learn More
Inspired by the Black Forest in Germany, this whimsical woodland scene has layers of texture and collage that will capture the attention of your third graders. Stamped leaves, grass and... Learn More
Your students will love using their imaginations to create a toadstool home that is perfect for a little gnome. This lesson was inspired by the whimsical garden statues that Germany... Learn More