As I have mentioned in previous posts, I try to integrate art into the core subjects as much as possible.  In fact, it is actually in my ...

 I did this project a few weeks ago with my third graders, but I loved it so much that I did it again with my fifth graders. These are our...

These Indian Elephants were inspired from several elephant lessons that I found online.  One was MaryMaking  and the other was, Painted Pap...

This lesson is a great way to introduce the artist Wayne Thiebaud.  For this lesson, I teach my students how to draw a cake with a piece t...

 I found this really cute topiary idea on the blog, Painted Paper .  Check out her blog for more detailed directions.  I had simplify her ...

My fourth graders learn about Maryland history every year.  For this painting, I have my students draw the Annapolis Harbor, which is Mar...

 I have done this lesson several times with my students.  It is always one of my favorite art lessons.  We begin this lesson by creating a...