For this lesson, we looked at Chagall’s use of color in a few of his paintings, especially Le Mariee. The children pointed out the warm and cool tones and noticed... Learn More

When I was a brand new art teacher, this lesson was my go-to art project for Fall. I loved all of the elements that went into creating this happy scarecrow:... Learn More

This is a great project to do before or after your kids visit your local pumpkin patch. No doubt the local farmer will have shown your kids more than just... Learn More

Many folk art calendars offer great visual references for barns with either summer or winter landscapes. I have a collection that I have curated over the years. In addition to... Learn More

The complementary colors of orange and blue are everywhere during the fall season. And why not showcase these happy colors with a blue cat? Using the simple drawing handout, children can... Learn More

One of the easiest ways to teach small children portrait making is to eliminate difficult steps. By using a head & shoulders template, children can trace or cut a generous... Learn More

I used a few of my favorite techniques to help my kinders create these adorable (and quite impressive) self-portraits. We used a template to trace the face and used a... Learn More

Using a template or a starter when teaching little kids about the process of making portraits helps the child considerably. Don’t worry that you are stifling creativity. As long as... Learn More

This is a lesson that not only teaches portrait techniques but also engages the imagination. A perfect combination. Photocopy the “Imagination Portrait” handout and give one to each child. Discuss... Learn More

This project is pure magic. Children combine basic cutting and crafting skills with the fine art instruction of drawing and using watercolors. The project requires a little prep on your... Learn More

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

This type of project is great for the end of the school year. Because it uses mostly paper scraps, you can utilize your paper scrap boxes, finally use up the... Learn More

This lesson was inspired by the rich, vibrant, quilted portraits of contemporary artist Bisa Butler. This lesson features a unique art technique with stunning results! Rather than sewing, students will... Learn More

Drawing elephants can get a little tricky but this drawing focuses on the contour shape. Add a trunk and chunky legs and Kinders will have no problem appreciating their efforts.... Learn More

Zebras, like giraffes – are great for children to draw because once they add stripes to whatever shape they create, the drawing will be instantly recognized. For the drawing, I... Learn More

Drawing a giraffe is a rewarding experience for a child as they are always successful. With a long neck, stubby horns and the famous spots, giraffes are easily identified by... Learn More

Giraffes truly are the most beautiful creatures. Eyes adorned with swooping lashes, graceful necks that bend and reach and those adorable knobby knees. No wonder giraffes are the animal of... Learn More

Wildebeests (or Gnu’s) are a strange looking animal that are quite noisy. They look like they are made from the spare parts of other animals with a tail like a... Learn More