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I love this lesson. It’s colorful, fun, expressive and best of all, easy to do! Looking at these beautiful student samples, it’s hard to believe the lesson takes just one... Learn More

I teach my Chalk Pastel Flowers lesson every year. It’s fast; only takes 2 @ 55-minute sessions, reinforces blending skills and offers practice on developing fine motor skills. Supplies: –... Learn More

These clowns are a perennial favorite in the art room. They add color to the art room walls, bring smiles to the faces of your budding artist and teaches a... Learn More

These adorable owls were created by my second grade students. It appeared to be the perfect project for them. Each student determined which owl they wanted to draw: in-flight or... Learn More

What you’ll need: 12″ x 18″ white drawing/sulphite paper (planets) Round plastic containers pencils and scissors Colored chalk pastel 12″ x 18″ Black drawing/sulphite  paper Glitter tempera paints (white included)... Learn More

Painting birch trees is a perennial favorite in art rooms. And for good reason. They’re easy, accessible and impressive. I thought this take on the standard birch trees was equally... Learn More

What could be more fun than paint and feathers? For Kinders, nothing…except maybe spatter painting! This lesson involves three steps: A directed line drawing for the bird, painting and then adding... Learn More

I knew I wanted to do a watercolor lesson with my first graders and typically I do a fish or a flower. Tired of those particular lessons, I wanted something new. While... 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 create a symmetrical butterfly. If... Learn More