You can transform recycled containers into beautiful vases with this step-by-step lesson plan. Using tissue paper and watercolor paints will result in a gorgeous project, great for a Mother's Day gift in May! 

During a unit on Australia's pop culture, don't forget to include a lesson about Australian Crawl, a famous band from the 70s and 80s. This worksheet includes 10 multiple-choice questions. 

Students investigate the artwork of Catherine Opie. They participate in a lesson that exposes them to her art before visiting an art exhibit at The Orange County Museum of Art in California. They create their own works of art that are...

Students create original works of floral art in this three-day Art lesson for the upper-elementary classroom. Included with the lesson is a picture example of the finished project and tips on how to create the art using black India ink...

Students take a 2 dimensional drawing and make it into a 3 dimensional form. For this art lesson plan, students base their work off of Keith Haring, and view slides and a video of other 3D art.

Students create "Bunny Hats" using construction paper, paper plates, glue, googly eyes, and pencils in this fun Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson emphasizes building cutting skills and encouraging creative...

Students create fringed Valentine's Day hearts in this Art lesson for the elementary school classroom. The lesson includes step-by-step instructions and a materials list. This was created by an 11-year old who loves arts and crafts.

Students create bouquets of roses using tissue paper, pipe cleaners, masking tape, paint, and construction paper in this early elementary art lesson. A possible extension includes making Vlentine's Day cards to go along with the flowers.

Students create hanging christmas decorations using plastic lids, glue, various colors and shapes of glitter, and tinsel in this early-elementary school Art instructional activity. The instructional activity is ideal for the holiday...

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

Students paint designs and messages on cloth nail bags using puff paint or fabric paint in this simple elementary school Art lesson for Father's Day. The lesson could be adapted depending on classroom needs and student needs.

Students create "Kooky spiders" using toilet paper tubes, twist ties, marbles, buttons, paint, and a hot glue gun in this Art instructional activity for the early-elementary classroom. The instructional activity is ideal for the...

Students create "love bug bags" using pink pipe cleaners, construction paper, glue, glitter or sand, and a lunch sack in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. This can be used in the Springtime or as a Valentine's Day...

Students create paper bag versions of turkeys using old newspapers, paint, brown paper bags, and pre-cut turkey "heads" in this Art lesson for the pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade classroom. The lesson can be used prior to Thanksgiving break.

Students create "turkey centerpieces" in this easy elementary art lesson using apples, toothpicks, construction paper, and gumdrops. The lesson includes a materials list and a step-by-step list of instructions to create the turkey...

Pupils create light bulb decorations for the holiday season in this Art lesson for 4th through 12th grades. Emphasis is placed on creativity and artistic expression. Also a great activity for older students raising money for classroom...

Stuents create paper bag versions of "pilgrim dolls" in this excellent Art lesson for the time just before Thanksgiving break. The plan uses staples or glue to attach dolls and includes a picture diagram and two "cut-out" templates to...

Students make something that will last forever. In this art lesson, students make a handprint out of clay.

Students create a large circle out of construction paper and use a hole punch to make many holes. In this art lesson, students brush liquid starch over the holes putting different colored tissue paper over the starch.

Students make their own butterfly on contact paper. In this art lesson, students cut or tear small pieces of tissue paper to put on their butterfly. Students place another piece of contact paper over the tissue paper pieces and cut the...

Students put paint in paper plates. In this art lesson, students dip their feet into the paint and make feet prints on a large piece of paper.

Students create their own identification card to be used in case of emergencies. In this art lesson, students print important information about themselves on a notecard and make a print of one of their fingers by coloring the...

Students make necklaces out of fruit loops. In this art lesson, students make a pattern or a rainbow out of the fruit loops after which students can eat the cereal.

Students enjoy going outside. In this performing arts lesson, students blow bubbles or fly a kite enjoying the outdoors.