Few figures in American history inspire hope in the human spirit quite like civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr. His iconic I Have a Dream speech outlined his hopes... Learn More

My second and third graders created this beautiful winter Cardinal art lesson, but it would be appropriate for fourth grade as well. It’s very easy considering how stunning it is.... Learn More

Part culture, part color theory and all fun, this Mola-inspired Holiday Stocking will keep the kids busy drawing, cutting and composing their own colorful stockings. ABOUT MOLAS Molas are cloth... Learn More

Team Sparkle and I did a little project testing in the DSS headquarters yesterday and created our own painted pumpkins. These festive gourds looked pretty and relatively easy to make,... Learn More

If you love watercolor as much as me, you might be looking for the best watercolor projects to teach your students. I’ve done hundreds over the years and my favorites... Learn More

I picked up The Big Book of the Blue by Yuval Zommer over a year ago because I knew that the illustrations would inspire an amazing lesson.  This book is... Learn More

Have some cardboard boxes lying around? Of course, you do! I make it a point to keep a stack of trimmed cardboard pieces to use in the art room. I... Learn More

Looking for a classroom-friendly alternative to painting eggs this Easter? This lesson teaches students four different watercolor techniques to create colorful patterns and designs that they can use to decorate their... Learn More

This colorful drawing of a leprechaun and his lucky hat is made easy with simple supplies and a handy drawing guide. Leprechuans are a type of fairy in Irish folklore... Learn More