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History and Architect Through Digital Photography
Learners examine architecture. In this digital photography instructional activity, students recognize architectural features, housing styles, housing characteristics based on the era of homes in their community. Learners create...
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School Manners and Student Behavior
Students write rules for good manners. In this character building lesson, students discuss and record showing respect in the classroom, playground, and cafeteria. They role play these behaviors in front of the class.
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Water Bottle Flowers
Learners create recycled art. In this visual arts instructional activity, students follow the provided steps to create their flowers made from recycled water bottles.
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Decorating the camp cabin
Students make a decoration for their camp cabin out of materials found outside. In this decoration lesson plan, students use twigs, twine, glue, an acorn, and a penny to make a cabin creation.
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Play Dough
Students explore with play dough. In this creating dough activity, students make homemade play dough and experiment with shapes, counting, and manipulation to increase dexterity.
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Plein Air Drawing and Painting
Young scholars plein air drawing. In this drawing skills instructional activity, students follow the provided steps that require them select natural objects and utilize plein air skills to complete their drawings.
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Tin Can Telephone
Students make telephones. In this visual arts instructional activity, students follow the provided steps to create their own tin can telephones.
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Identify your bunk!
Young scholars identify their bunk bed at summer camp by decorating it. In this bunk bed lesson plan, students get materials such as glue, twigs, and noodles to write their name and identify their bunk.
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Mondrian Inspired Abstract Art
Students explore the art of Piet Mondrian. In this abstract art lesson, students look at paintings by the Dutch painter and then follow the provided steps to create their own abstract art inspired by his works.
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Cut-Glass Mosaic Garden Stepping Stones
Young scholars design and create a mosaic glass collage. In this mosaic art lesson, students complete lessons to learn about mosaic art and design. Young scholars watch their teacher demonstrate the project and then create their own...
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KinderArt Painting for kids.
Students understand what complementary colors are. In this painting instructional activity, students review what happens when colors are mixed. Students recognize that the colors oppose each other on the color wheel are...
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Making Puzzles
Students create their own puzzles. For this visual arts lesson, students follow the provided steps to create their jigsaw puzzles made from card stock.
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Oh My Gosh, It's a Bosch
Young scholars explore the art of Hieronymous Bosch. In this surreal art lesson, students look at paintings by the Dutch painter and then follow the provided steps to create their own surreal piece inspired by his works.
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Tin Can Sculpture
Students create art from recycled materials. In this visual arts instructional activity, students follow the provided steps to create their own tin can artwork.
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Rock Bees
Students create rock bees. In this visual arts lesson, students paint rocks yellow and black to create a "rock bee." Students use instant glue and wire to make the wings.
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Tie Dye Pillowcase
Students create a tie dye pillow case. In this art activity, students use a pillow case, rubber bands, and dye to create a tie-dyed pillow case.
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Pet Rock Necklace
Students create pet rock necklaces. In this craft activity lesson, students tie a wire around the rock and then paint the rock with a face. Students then add beads and a rope to create a pet rock necklace.
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Fruit and Vegetable Portraits
Pupils create complex forms from simple items. In this portrait instructional activity, students examine the work of artist, Giuseppe Arcimboldo and compose self-portraits using vegetables and fruits as features on the face.
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Monoprinting with Foil
Students create a monoprint. In this printmaking lesson, students use tempura paint on a piece of foil to create a picture. Then, students place a piece of paper against the wet paint and press to make a print of the image.
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Kandinsky Color Studies
Young scholars study the artist Wassily Kandinsky as well as his art and and music. In this art appreciation lesson, students view a variety of Kandinsky's work and circular color studies. Young scholars relate the use of color...
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Create a Hundred Dollar Bill
Students create a $100 bill. In this bills lesson plan, students draw and create their own version of a $100 bill, and call it a "fundred" dollar bill. They fill in a worksheet that has blanks where they can fill in what the bill...
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Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
Students participate in a partner dance. For this dance lesson, students listen to the song "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" and repeat dance steps according to the music.
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Keith Haring Lesson Series
Second graders study Keith Haring by creating tee-shirts and a mural. In this art lesson, 2nd graders study the life and works of Keith Haring through his symbols. Students then make drawings reflective of Haring's style as music plays....
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Snowman
For this snowman worksheet, learners cut and paste shapes onto a sheet to make a snowman. Students make 1 snowman by cutting and pasting.