There’s nothing cozier than a cuddly cat and a warm scarf and nothing cuter than these colorful cozy fall cats. Your cat could hold a pumpkin or even a cup... Learn More
Every kid, no matter what the age, can enjoy this watercolor project. If you live in an area where fall leaves are plentiful, take a walk outside to collect your... Learn More
A selfie is a fun, casual way to capture a self-portrait with a digital camera or smartphone. I have no doubt your students are very familiar with selfies! This lesson... Learn More
One of my favorite lessons to do with older kids is to draw a sugar skull. I created a drawing handout which explains how to draw a sugar skull by... Learn More
Inspired by the beautiful symmetrical floral designs found in Mexican Folk Art, this lesson uses the simplest of materials, but the end result is anything but simple! This lesson comes... Learn More
Artist Derrick Adams’ series “We Came to the Party and Plan” inspired this fun, unique lesson for your 7th graders. Students will learn how to draw a portrait in profile,... Learn More
This multi-layered, tactile lesson is sure to engage and challenge your students. As students get into a rhythm of tying knots and weaving, expect a focused hush to go over... Learn More
Animals are a perennial favorite subject for young students, and these simple endangered animals are easy enough for even your youngest kindergartners. Students will focus on shape in this lesson... Learn More
This bright, punchy bouquet of flowers is ready to decorate your hallways this spring. Students will create a variety of organic shaped flowers arranged in a symmetrical pot, focusing on... Learn More
What could be cuter than a cozy, textured polar bear? Adding a Ted Harrison-inspired background! Combine the two and you’ll have a lesson that will have your kindergarteners engaged while... Learn More
A selfie is a fun, casual way to capture a self-portrait with a digital camera or smartphone. I have no doubt your students are very familiar with selfies! This lesson... Learn More
Damien Hirst’s art installation housing a real tiger shark is one of the more interesting and unique pieces of contemporary art. In order to create their realistic shark for this... Learn More
This strong, brightly-colored rhinoceros, inspired by Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer’s famous woodcut is a great way to teach your students about following a directed line drawing and how line can... Learn More
Kindergarteners will love this lesson that features the exploratory printmaking technique of stamping with a sponge to create their own still life, inspired by the artwork of Vincent van Gogh.... Learn More
This is an easy project inspired by Alexander Calder’s use of line, shape, and form and is also a great choice to introduce children to primary & secondary colors. Calder... Learn More
Drawing castles with a classroom of noisy, rambunctious kids is the surest way to win them over. It’s a perfect lesson to reinforce how lines turn into shapes. It’s that... Learn More
This lesson for kindergarten, inspired by Paul Klee’s iconic cat paintings, is the perfect introduction to chalk pastels for young students. This medium’s ability to add vibrant color quickly will... Learn More
This organic shape collage lesson introduces young learners to Henri Matisse’s artwork in an exciting way. Students will love the process of creating painted paper and then using the paper... Learn More