A few bits of paper can really go a long way when it comes to art. Learners build motor skills and a creative voice as they shape and glue thin strips of paper, creating an original scene. 

Students create Easter bunny baskets using cardboard half-gallon milk or juice containers, cotton balls, felt, pipe cleaners, and basic art supplies in this holiday Art instructional activity for the K-8 classroom. This can be adapted...

Students create Easter hats using paper plates, crepe paper, and heavy yarn or ribbon in this Art instructional activity for Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. This is ideal for the spring time and can be completed in 30 minutes. Recommended...

Students create Easter baskets using paperclips, string, balloons, and paper mache techniques in this early-elementary Art instructional activity. Due to drying times for the paper mache it is recommended to spread this Art...

What do your students see when they look outside the window? This project lets their imagination go wild, and lets you see what kind of daydreaming they do best. They each draw, paint, and color an image of what they imagine as they are...

Students create "toilet paper roll" easter bunnies using toilet paper rolls, scissors, glue, construction paper, cotton balls, and markers. This lesson can be accomplished in as little as 30 minutes but could take longer for younger...

Students create paper bag versions of the Easter Bunny in this spring time lesson for the Kindergarten to 6th grade classroom. Included with the lesson are step-by-step instructions for successful implementation and a short list of...

The class explores Ukrainian motifs, the scratchboard technique, and two-dimensional art. They design and produce a Ukrainian style egg with tagboard, crayon, tempera paint, and a stylus. Ukrainian egg designs are similar to those used...

Students create hatching chickens using plastic Easter eggs, yellow cottonballs, small plastic eyes, and orange construction paper in this fun and quick Easter Art lesson for the elementary classroom. A list of recommended craft books...

No matter what time of year it is, there's a holiday craft to make! Kindergartners construct several holiday craft projects in a series of holiday art lesson. They complete several paper projects such as 4th of July flags,...

You want to make a sandwich out of fabric and paper? If so, this art project provides the instructions needed. Learners will use a variety of fabrics and paper to construct a sandwich through collage. Tip: Have leaners describe the...

Grotesques or gargoyles are wonderful subjects for stories or art projects. Here is a simple "how to" for creating a instructional activity about sculpting clay gargoyles. Tip: Have learners research gargoyles throughout history.

Who doesn't love a rainbow? Little ones adore them, so why not make rainbows the subject of your next art project. Your class can use watercolor to paint rainbows. As they do, have them identify the colors in the rainbow, talk about how...

In need of a quick art project to chase away those winter blues? In just six steps you'll know how to instruct learners on creating winter scenes using crayon resist. 

Students make predictions about the book The Great Big Especially Beautiful Easter Egg by doing a picture walk. In this comprehension lesson plan, students read the book, see if their predictions were right, and draw pictures of their own.

Students create "tie-dye" easter eggs in this easy elementary school lesson. Materials needed include paper towels, food coloring, eggs, and rubber gloves. This Easter lesson can be accomplished in 30 minutes with extra time needed for...

Students create "stand-up bunnies" for classroom display in this early-elementary Art instructional activity ideal for the spring months. A bunny template and design ideas are included to aid in the teaching process of this fun and...

Students examine the Russian culture under the Czars and how there was a demand for intricate and beautiful objects. They attempt to create a "jewel-like" object out of an egg using a Spring template supplied by the teacher.

Students access a variety of Easter themed websites. They play online games and complete Easter puzzles and create Easter crafts. They solve egg related math problems.

Students create Maracas out of various supplies while learning about percussion instruments in this Art and Music lesson for the elementary and middle level classroom. Detailed directions for two different methods are given.

Students create confetti-filled eggs in this easter, or spring, Art lesson for the elementary school classroom. The lesson includes resource links and a game idea involving the created confetti eggs to celebrate any occasion.

Students explore print making. In this art and print making lesson, students listen to biographical information about Leonardo da Vinci, then define "mirror image" as a technique used by this artist. Students cut out magazine pictures...

Students create Easter bunnies using marshmallows, gumdrops, white paper, fruit rolls, and toothpicks in this edible Art lesson for the elementary classroom. A fun activity that can be accomplished in under forty-five minutes.

Write dear old Peter Rabbit a letter with this lesson. First, youngsters listen to the story Peter Rabbit and analyze the story elements. Then they complete a story map graphic organizer in order to write a letter to Peter...