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

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

A Monotype print is art that relies on print-making techniques to produce an original piece of art with a unique texture. Generally, an image is created on a smooth glass... Learn More

This lesson is based on the book Coyote Places the Stars which has great illustrations that capture the colors and contours of the desert landscape. Bu using watercolor resist, children... Learn More

For this lesson, I displayed not only some pictures of Arches but also posters that I bought of Bryce Canyon. To draw arches is to understand that rocks are formed... Learn More

Learning how to draw perspective is one of those art techniques that gets kids to sit up and take notice. Part of the excitement is realizing that art has rules,... Learn More

This project can be done on regular cardstock or drawing paper. It’s a great project to use markers with as the coloring is minimal and details are small.... Learn More

Your fifth-grade students will enjoy the different processes used to create this project that has been inspired by the book Ancient Thunder and the traditional clothing made and worn by... Learn More

Drawing buildings can be hard. Over the years I have come up with various ways to help my students overcome their fear of drawing such difficult subjects. Students in 5th-7th... Learn More

The classic Kandinsky art project inspired by his famous color study, Squares with Concentric Circles.  This lessons not only reinforces cutting and gluing skills but is a great lesson to reinforce... Learn More

If you can make a pinch pot, you can make a mouse, elephant, pig, sheep, cow…anything! The idea is to create two same-size pinch pots and score together. Add a... Learn More

Wassily Kandinsky is a very relatable artist for kids. He was inspired by music and created art that displayed how he heard music. The Noisy Paintbox by Barb Rosenstock is... Learn More

This lesson combines a higher level drawing technique with an easy-to-achieve watercolor resist technique. Drawing St. Basil’s Cathedral can be tedious but if you can teach the children how to... 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

Grandma Moses is America’s most beloved folk artist. She painted in primitive style-which means that the artist was self-taught and painted in a style to evoke memories of traditional American... 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

Some of my favorite lessons to teach in the art room originate from a book. Searching through old and recently published children’s books is both inspiring to me as a... Learn More