Here is a great lesson that uses oil pastels/crayons and watercolor for a classic resist lesson. Since it is very easy to draw, this Princess and the Pea project can... Learn More
Learning how to make a pinch pot leads to an infinite amount of possibilities for other projects. In this lesson I’m going to show you how to teach the pinch... Learn More
I discovered the cutest fairy homes via Pinterest. The little houses actually looked difficult to make but in reality they were one of the easiest clay projects for my third... Learn More
The term collagraph refers to the collage board where the materials (in our case, foam shapes) are arranged. Collagraph plates are created by sticking foam shapes or equally thick pieces... Learn More
James Rizzi was an American pop artist born in Brooklyn, New York. He is most famous for his child-like drawings of urban lifestyles. His happy, colorful art is appreciated all... Learn More
Kevin Henkes picture book, Birds (illustrated by Laura Dronzek), is a perfect book to read in art class. The illustrations are dynamic, the prose is short (doesn’t take up too much time!)... Learn More
This looks like a project that requires more than 60-minutes, but if you use a small piece of paper and layer the paints as instructed, the kids will be able... Learn More
There is a reason why I use birds so often in my art class: they are one of the best ways to prove to kids that they can draw! To... Learn More
Mister Seahorse Lesson plan teaches young children (ages 4-7) how to create painted paper just like author-illustrator Eric Carle then use a template to create a stunning seahorse. This project... Learn More
Children have the opportunity to learn not only painting techniques used for the ocean but to practice manipulating shapes to form other shapes. This lesson looks easy but for many... Learn More
Directed line drawings are one form of teaching children how to draw. Some teachers prefer that children learn to draw by observing an object and while that is the ultimate goal, sometimes... Learn More
Weaving can be a tricky concept to learn. I find the best grade level in which to teach a good weaving lesson is grade two. If you want to teach... Learn More
Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On, by Lois Ehlert is a colorful addition to your art book library. It’s a simple counting book perfect for children in Kinder... Learn More
Creating anything with clay is one of my students most loved art projects. What I love about sculptural projects like this is that some kids can create better with form... Learn More
It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t love connecting an Eric Carle picture book with an art project. My second graders had fun drawing a hermit crab with oil pastel... Learn More
Nugget & Fang by Tammi Sauer and illustrated by Michael Slack is a humorous story about friendships, stereotypes and starting school that will engage young readers. The illustrations depict a gentle... Learn More
To achieve perspective, a child learns to draw similar objects in various sizes in relationship to the horizon line. I love the simplicity of this project because it not only... Learn More
This is one of the prettiest projects my third grade students have ever created. It was inspired by a jellyfish painting I discovered through Pumpkin Chef’s Pin on Pinterest. It’s been a... Learn More