Sometimes the simplest materials can yield the most amazing results. That is certainly true about this lesson. Not only will the end result be visually stunning, but this lesson is... Learn More
Percy the Porcupine has a deep love for balloons in Paul Schmid’s book Perfectly Percy. Do you anticipate a problem with a porcupine who loves balloons? Rather than giving up... Learn More
This adorable little floating sea otter is guaranteed to be a hit with your first graders. In addition to featuring one of the cutest sea mammals, this lesson also allows... Learn More
The paintings of the American West depict the lives of Native Americans, complete with beautiful sunsets, bison hunts and vast plains. As part of my unit on Native American Costumes,... Learn More
Your students are going to love the sleepy panda bear, Chengdu! Isn’t he the best? This lesson has high impact with just a few simple supplies. Chalk is a great... Learn More
Inspiration for this lesson came from Susan and James Patterson’s book Cuddly Critters for Little Geniuses. Though I don’t recommend this book as a read aloud, the cute illustrations and... Learn More
I love the message in the book Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne and Max Lang, which is, you are allowed to feel your feelings and not just slap on a happy... Learn More
I love the high contrast illustrations in the book Armadillo Ray by John Beifuss and Peggy Turley. In the story, a curious armadillo named Ray is quizzing all his desert... Learn More
If you’ve ever seen a great blue heron in the wild, you’ve surely been witness to the quiet, graceful beauty that they exude. In this mixed media lesson, students will... Learn More
If you are looking for a quick lesson that has bold results, this painted paper animal lesson is for you! After selecting painted paper of their choice (this lesson is... Learn More
When you check out artist David Hale’s art, I bet you will be as inspired as I am! I was especially drawn to his art pieces of an animal with... Learn More
Eyes are often called the window to the soul. They are typically one of the first things that we notice when looking at a person or animal’s face. This lesson... Learn More
Highlighting artist Wayne Theibaud’s artwork is an easy sell for your students because he loved painting sweets! This project is based on Thiebaud’s artworks that feature lollipops. Students will create... Learn More
Your students are going to love this mixed media lesson starring a bright, colorful gumball machine. What child hasn’t begged for a coin to pop into one of these machines,... Learn More
I think this fun mixed media pizza project looks good enough to eat! Plus, the strong math connection with fractions is another great reason to make these pizza pies with... Learn More
Many of your students have the family chore of setting the table before family meals. With this lesson, they will have the opportunity to not only set a table, but... Learn More
I think this fun mixed media pizza project looks good enough to eat! Plus, the strong math connection with fractions is another great reason to make these pizza pies with... Learn More
Your students will love creating these show stopping tiered cakes! Use a folding technique as a guide to draw the symmetrical cake and then allow your students to get creative... Learn More