Introduce youngsters to the important role shape and form play in art with this extensive collection of activities and projects. From teaching first graders how to create mandalas to engaging third and fourth graders in the design...

Let your class explore their sculpting skills with a lesson plan on making clay masks. Each step in the process is fully described alongside a helpful image. Kids of any ages will be able to construct fantastic representations of the...

When you engage learners in creating symmetrical objects you are also building their vocabulary and math sense. Kids discuss key words such as, asymmetrical, symmetrical, balance, tint, and shade. They use these elements of design to...

Notan is a Japanese word that expresses the interaction between light and dark. Learners explore Notan while creating dimensional art pieces that examine positive and negative spaces. They'll discuss the art of Notan, create...

Reading is reading, whether it's for drama or English class. Boost reading fluency, accuracy, intonation, and comprehension while fostering creative acting skills. Kids read the provided tale of "The Lion and the Mouse" several times in...

Individuals expressed the Harlem Renaissance in diverse forms of art, ranging from poetry to photography to painting. Learners explore pieces using a carefully curated collection from the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Included lessons ask...

Students analyze a sarcophagus art and create a similar piece of art. In this sarcophagus art lesson, students investigate possible meanings of the Season Sarcophagus and create a work of art that is similar to the subject or meaning of...

Students read a variety of fiction books about dragons and visualize what they think the dragon in the book might look like. They sketch out a drawing of the dragon and then design and shape a dragon's head mask to represent the dragon...

Learners examine an 18th century drawing and produce a skit based on the drawing. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze the story depicted in a drawing and create a skit inspired the scene. Learners research the 18th century...

Fourth graders are introduced to the art of mask making. They develop understanding of the world cultures that have produced the masks. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to help guide their study.

Students analyze Greek vase painting and create their own vase art. For this vase painting lesson, students analyze the design element shape and the relationship between figure and ground. Students design a figure/ground relationship...