This engaging lesson, inspired by the book The Mixed-Up Chameleon, gives students a chance to create painted paper collages in the style of legendary children’s book artist Eric Carle. To... Learn More
This quick and colorful lesson is part math, part magic and all art. Students fold a piece of paper in half, draw on one side and press to transfer the... Learn More
These delightful oil pastel and watercolor resist birds reinforce line, shape, and pattern for your students. Birds are a popular subject in the art room as they are so forgiving... Learn More
These creepy crawly insect drawings pack a big punch with their symmetrical designs of colorful shapes and patterns. This lesson is a great one to pull out when you need... Learn More
These spring bird collages will engage students in several art making techniques that will keep them interested and excited throughout the whole process. By using the included templates, this lesson... Learn More
This lesson is part math, part magic and all art. Students fold a piece of paper in half, draw on one side and press to transfer the drawing to the... Learn More
Papier-mâché is always a crowd pleaser and this fish lesson is no exception. Not only is this project engaging for all learners, it is also a great way to emphasize... Learn More
While looking through the library one afternoon, I stumbled across Kevin Henkes’s picture book, Old Bear. Texture is a concept covered in both the bear painting and leaf printmaking parts... Learn More
These insects are easy to make and are brimming with personality. I developed this lesson to tie in with an insect unity for science. It’s always nice to have a... Learn More
Your fourth grade students will love the variety of art-making techniques found in this two-part lesson inspired by the rainforests of South America. First, they will have a chance to... Learn More
These terrific toucans will be sure to capture your students’ attention. First they will use a contour line to draw their toucan, then they will add plants to create a... Learn More
This chameleon project is perfect for children to explore multiple watercolor techniques while fine-tuning their drawing skills. Students will first learn how to draw the interestingly-shaped body of the chameleon.... Learn More
My fifth grade students love this project. It really speaks to the interests of the kids. At first, they’re a bit hesitant when they see the project but they settle... Learn More
Students will love exploring color and perspective through these sky high trees. First, they will learn about artist Emily Carr and her whimsical forest paintings. They will create an oil... Learn More
Students will love practicing their color blending skills with vibrant chalk pastels to create these rainforest critters. Using an oil pastel, they will draw the rainforest animal of choice plus... Learn More
Based on the book Mañana Iguana by Ann Whitford Paul and illustrated by Ethan Long, this re-telling of The Little Red Hen story features Spanish speaking desert animals. To accompany the reading... Learn More
A Huipil is a traditional garment worn by indigenous women of Central Mexico and Central America. The garment is a loose-fitting tunic made from 2 or 3 rectangular pieces of fabric.... Learn More
These colorful marigolds are the flower of choice during the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos of Day of the Dead. In Mexico, these beautiful flowers are grown for... Learn More