Culture Based

Chinese New Year 2022 | Year of the Tiger Art Project

Teaching students about cultures around the world can help bring them perspective and an expanded world-view. This bright and lively tiger art lesson also offers students an additional opportunity to...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Culture Based, Watercolors, Winter Art

Book Suggestion and Project Pairing to Honor Native American Heritage Month

In the United States, the month of November marks a specific opportunity to pay tribute to the ancestry and acknowledge contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives – Native American...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Book Reviews, Culture Based, Fall Art, How to Teach Art

Your World Art Curriculum | How to Make a Student Passport

Designing an art curriculum is the ultimate goal of an art educator. By selecting or creating lesson plans that fit your students needs, you are creating not just a schematic...Learn More

Related categories: Culture Based, Curriculum Planning, How to Teach Art

Teaching an Art Unit from Japan

Traditional Japanese art has been enjoyed for centuries and would be almost impossible to capture in a single art unit. In fact, Japan may have been the most challenging country...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Culture Based, How to Teach Art

How to Make a Papel Picado | Mexican Folk Art

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN PAPEL PICADO Papel picado is a traditional Mexican craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. It was made by stacking many sheets of paper and...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Culture Based, Mexican Culture, Paper Projects

Celebrating Black Artists Through Literature & Art

I have A LOT of books. They are what inspire me to create art lessons that kids will love and feel connected to.I have a bunch in my office and...Learn More

Related categories: Book Reviews, Culture Based, Famous Artists

Day of the Dead Catrina Marker Drawings & Celebration Altar

Ready to create beautiful artwork for Day of the Dead? Grab your markers, sheets of white paper, a few crayons (and your kids) and let’s celebrate the Day of the...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Culture Based, Fall Art, Markers, Mexican Culture, Quick Art Lessons

Mexican Folk Art: Symmetrical Floral Designs using Markers

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! The secret ingredient...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Blog Posts, Culture Based, Markers, Mexican Culture, Video Tutorials

Picture Books for Black History Month

Introducing artists through picture books has always been my favorite way to transition into the art room. Children can settle down as you read or flip through the book and...Learn More

Related categories: Art and Literature, Book Reviews, Culture Based, Famous Artists