Gingerbread houses originated in Germany in the 16th century as part of Christmas celebrations. General popularity rose when The Brothers Grimm wrote the story of “Hansel and Gretel”, where the... Learn More
Growing up on Prince Edward Island gave me the opportunity to travel via ferry boat to the mainland (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) a few times a year. As kids,... Learn More
Andy Warhol printed bright graphic images onto a white background so the image could stand out. In this lesson, children replicate Warhol’s printing style with an easy printing technique using... Learn More
Andy Warhol loved the art of silk screening. He loved using bright, unrealistic colors and made many silk-screened images of famous people, including the actress Marilyn Monroe and rock singer Mick Jagger. This... Learn More
This lesson uses a simple crayon dipped in thick tempera paint to make the Ben-Day Dots Lichtenstein is so famous for. You can also use a regular pencil with the... Learn More
Romero Britto is a wonderful artist to study because he is alive and well! He has a Facebook fan page, a website and he can be found working in his... Learn More
Campbell’s Soup Cans Andy Warhol liked to take ordinary household objects, like a soup can, and turn it into a piece of art. In the 1960’s, the red and white... Learn More
Chock full of fun art techniques, children re-create Romero Britto’s iconic line drawings and create their own Britto-Inspired Pop Art. This video and lesson plan combo demonstrates THREE sets of... Learn More
This lesson is part portrait making, part writing exercise and all fun! Kids will LOVE creating their own Ben-Day dots to use in their Lichtenstein Pop Art Portrait. Use the... Learn More
Roy Lichtenstein was a modern Pop Art painter born in New York in 1923 and died in 1997. He loved working with abstract shapes and art inspired by comic strips... Learn More
Haring (1958-1990) achieved public attention with his bold graffiti-inspired street art. Drawing on inspiration from the break-dancing culture, Haring’s action figures were characterized by bright colors and bold black lines. His social... 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
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