Dia de los Muertos is a holiday for people to celebrate their loved ones who have died. Families make art of different types to decorate the graves of the relatives as well as altars honoring the dead. The art of Dia de los Muertos is characterized by vibrant colors, skulls and skeletons, and flowers, especially […]
Although summer is ending and a new school year is beginning, here’s a fun art lesson that looks to the ocean for inspiration. Your students will learn about whales and endangered species, discuss concepts of photography and create their own 3-D whale! Enjoy the lesson here.
Discover the Sea with Matisse As we head towards summer, what better way to bring learning outside by discovering sea life with our May free art lesson plan about the ocean? Explore the beauty of spirals, patterns, and geometric shapes of the underwater world through our fun art project creating a sea life collage based on […]
Spring has sprung, the perfect time of the year for a fiesta and another free spring art lesson! Add a burst of sunshine to the day with this fun art project creating an Aztec sun based on discussions of Mexican artist Diego Rivera’s La Piñata. Use this festive art project to celebrate Earth Day […]
This MLK Jr. holiday, we celebrate Dr. King’s unbounded spirit of dreaming and the belief that ‘anyone can fly’ with a free fun art project based on American artist and author Faith Ringgold’s Tar Beach. Faith is featured in our Fifth Grade lessons. Enjoy this free activity with your class at school or your children […]
