Lesson Plans

Study the complex, geometric ornamentation of Islamic art. Discover intricate, authentic Zillij designs using math and a

Create a beautiful West African Adinkra Cloth and learn about the culture of the Ashanti people. Get bold results with C

Students report on their favorite animals then create eye-catching zoo programs with hand-made stencils and paint roller

Watch interest in trees and ecology grow as students create a forest of 3-D trees representing multiple species.

What happens when your wheelchair won't fit in a movie theater or you can't see well enough to cross streets safely? Mak

Students make a faux stained glass design using Crayola Window Crayons on wax paper.

Long ago in ancient Egypt Pharaohs wore a unique message on the soles of their shoes. This lesson is a modern slant on

Start with a simple shoe shape and create a fantasy style shoe design with a new, exciting purpose!

What would it be like to take a trip to Alaska in the coldest, darkest months? Create a virtual tour of the "Land of the

Help children develop as leaders and build self-confidence as they create colorful kites with the idea that they can fly

Customs and traditions connect cultures, peoples and families. This art piece celebrates the connective fibers of our fa

When Canada celebrates its anniversary on July 1, the sun shines in the north—both night and day. What’s different betwe

How can an empty water bottle that is dropped in a stream in America end up on a beach in Africa? How could birds and ot

Study African weaving patterns and design orientations to create vibrant artwork with Crayola® Gel Markers on dark paper

Students create a self portrait using the letter U as a face shape.

Any place on Earth can be a destination when you create a personal passport!

Learn about the rich history of African culture by creating a traditional African tribal mask. It will look authentic wh

Your "Be Kind to Animals!" message jumps out with this colorful pop-up card!

Children learn the days of the week by sharing their own versions of "Cookie's Week". Practice writing letters and drawi

Every family values its cultural traditions. Highlight classroom diversity with this colorful classroom quilt.

Capture the exhilaration and the exhaustion of exercise in a watercolor resist.

Map your own neighborhood—or anywhere you can imagine—and create a place to play on the playground at the same time.

Encourage freedom of expression with this activity focused on the art of Jackson Pollock.

Bright orange carrots and juicy red tomatoes; green grapes and yellow pineapples.... Get toddlers excited about good nu

Put nature into perspective with a landscape painting. Students apply the art terms of horizon, vanishing point, foregro

Look deep into an Ancient culture, and decode a visual language of simple dots and lines! Use these symbols to create a

Setting goals helps everyone to achieve success. This activity will showcase the goals of members of the whole class in

Which special events are celebrated in the community? Create a 3-D timeline of community events—for any season!

Research Alaskan wildlife and landscapes then create a mixed media landscape with carefully placed native animals.

Do animals have feelings? Read about famous animals who have displayed human like emotions. Create expressive “pet portr

Gild torn-paper edges and make golden leaf imprints on this decorative frame. Display original poetry, photos, or other

Students share a favorite family tradition. Games? Feasts? Reunions? Quilting? Show family togetherness in a dramatic di

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most fascinating structures in Italy. It took hundreds of year to construct. Fin

Students study building design, learning new vocabulary, then put their learning to work as they present relief tiles of

Create a dreamtime symbol in the style of modern Aboriginal culture.

Explore Prince Edward Island with Anne of Green Gables! Draw and describe this enchanting Canadian island in an accordio

Everyone collects something. And like the characters in “A Three Hat Day” by Laura Geringer, our collections give us com

Students become an architect to design castle floor plans! Play a fun game inside your building!

This is a super easy and colorful project for the winter holiday season using markers and craft odds and ends from aroun

Alex Katz is an American figurative artist and one of the many artists supported by FAPE (Foundation for Art and Preserv

Keep track of the season, month, day, and date with this colorful, changeable calendar.

Create your own coral reef and learn about these delicate ecosystems.

Pets or stuffed animals inspire children to practice reading skills and compose stories.

Transform everyday buildings into a magical mathematical lesson. Students construct their own buildings through the disc

A new twist on an old favorite- 3-D pointillism! Students explore the artwork of Georges Seurat and create a masterpiece

I know I can paint like Picasso!

Face painting is an ancient tradition! Explore the creative designs used by Australia's native peoples, who have painted

Corn (maize) was a staple in the Aztec culture. Show the Aztec’s sophisticated corn-growing techniques in a realistic di