Animals

Bird in a Cherry Tree Art Project

This project has been one of my personal favorites for a very long time. It was the first project I did that made me aware of how powerful collage and...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Spring Art

Symmetrical Butterflies

This lesson is part math, part magic and all art! Get ready to fold, draw, smooth, and paint your way to a beautiful butterfly masterpiece. For this lesson you will...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Blog Posts, Nature & Landscapes, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art

How to Make Cute Paper Animals for Earth Day

These simple endangered animals are easy enough for the youngest of kindergartners to create, and are a forever favorite subject for younger students. Students will focus on shape in this...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Nature & Landscapes, Paper Projects

How to Teach Kids to use Colored Pencils | Earth Day Coloring Pages

Have you ever started a project using colored pencils where students rushed through their work and end up with scribbles instead of a nice, evenly colored space? If so, then...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Fish and Sea Life, How to Teach Art, Video Tutorials

Recycled Cardboard Lion

This lively little lion, inspired by the illustrations of Clare Youngs, is sure to have your students roaring with excitement! With only a few basic shapes involved, students can easily...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Recycled Art Materials, Video Tutorials

Peter Rabbit Watercolor Project

I love The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. I was inspired by her beautiful watercolor illustrations to create this easy project for spring. The best part? The technique...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Spring Art, Watercolors

Beautiful Blackbird Art Project

This lesson is a wonderful addition to you Black History Month collection of lessons. Children learn about the world of artist Ashley Bryan and his book Beautiful Blackbird, while creating...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Blog Posts, Culture Based, EPIC Curriculum, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

Cozy Hibernating Bear Using Tempera Paint and Simple Materials

Who doesn’t love snuggling up on a chilly winter night? As the days start to get shorter and colder, this hibernating bear will have you dreaming of cozy winter nights...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Tempera Paint, Winter Art

Ted Harrison Inspired Landscape & Polar Bear

Take your kiddos on a trip to Canada’s northern territory to explore my favorite artist, Ted Harrison and draw a friendly polar bear. Ted Harrison (1926-2015) hailed from the UK...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Famous Artists, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors, Winter Art