This is an easy lesson to do with any grade level. I introduced this to third graders who seem to really grasp the chalk techniques. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: – Black... Learn More

I’ve tried many different lessons to with my five and six year old kids and this one is my favorite. Step One: I start with an oval template and instruct the children... Learn More

Eric Carle is one of my favorite illustrators. Over the years, I have used many of his books as inspirations for art lessons. These instructions are basic, using templates and... Learn More

The fourth graders took a creative journey to the Rainforest and learned how to draw many rainforest inhabitants. We studied how snakes wind themselves around trees, how sloths hang upside... Learn More

Kinders had a terrific time creating their collage snowman. It’s a very simple lesson to do with this age group. You’ll need two, 30-minute sessions. Art Supplies: 12″ x 18″  white... Learn More

VAN GOGH SUNFLOWERS Van Gogh’s famous Sunflower series is one of the most recognizable art subjects in a classroom. My students enjoyed the opportunity to create many types of flowers.... Learn More

With great skill and enthusiasm, my Kinder classes created ceramic snowmen as gifts for their parents this holiday season. For art teachers, this is a fairly easy lesson to do.... Learn More

If you don’t subscribe to Arts and Activities magazine, you should. It’s full of great lesson plans complete with great photos. I found this lesson in the March ’07 issue.... Learn More

These are some of my favorite art lessons for kids. It combines a couple of my favorite techniques…double-loading of the paint and black paint outline. Inspired by the French artist... Learn More