Young scholars use coffee filters, pipe cleaners and markers to create butterflies.

Students create a flower pot for their mom on mother's day. They use pictures found in magazines to create a collage on the flower pot. They are to follow instructions to complete this instructional activity.

Pupils create simple, painted, themed bird feeders out of everyday items, such as paper towel rolls and small paper plates

Students explore the differences in tempo through movement. In groups, students create an original dance phrase and illustrate both fast and slow movement. They share their observations and evaluate each dance according to originality...

Students create "clay pot" snowmen using clay pots, glue, mitten scraps, paints, and markers in this early-elementary Art activity. The activity may take 1-2 days depending on the amount of time it takes for the undercoat of each...

Students create ice blue, clay pot winter friends using clay pots, ice blue paints, markers, felt, and fabric in this Art activity for the winter time. The activity would be ideal for the early elementary classroom during the winter...

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

Students design colored Easter eggs in this simple Art lesson for the elementary classroom. The dye is created using almost boiling water and should be done by the teacher. This lesson is ideal for the spring-time months and includes...

Students discuss Japanese culture and the functional and artistic uses of fans and create paper fans using watercolors, popsicle sticks, and tape in this Art lesson plan for the elementary classroom. Can be used as an introduction to...

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 create original works of art using chalk, tempera paints, and paper in this art activity for elementary and middle level classrooms. The instructional activity includes ideas for displaying or mounting finished works of chalk...

Emmulate some of Faith Ringgolds famous painted story quilts in your classroom. Have your class choose a story or you choose one for the whole class to portray. They will select their favorite scene to paint onto their story quilt. What...

Students study perspective drawing. They create depth on a flat surface by using size and placement and define horizontal line. They investigate the basic techniques of using watercolors.

Students examine fairy tales. As an introductory activity, students play the statue game. In groups, they write statements that tell the plot of the story. Using props, and without voices, students retell the story by creating...

Students create "juice bottle penguins" using paper mache, water-based paints, water, and recycled juice bottles. This lesson is intended for early-elementary students and is great as a post-activity for a lesson or unit on Penguins or...

Students explore the elements of tempo, beat and rhythm. They create rhythm patterns and an original dance. In groups, students perform their phrases for their peers. As a class, they explore choreographic principles, processes and...

Students create binoculars using empty toilet paper rolls, yarn, and glue in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. This Art project could be combined with a Science unit on Birds or nature, and could include a short field...

Students create Butterflies out of sandwich baggies in this interesting Art lesson plan for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson plan can be connected to a science lesson plan about butterflies, can be used with other Butterfly...

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

Students create pet rock necklaces. In this craft activity lesson, students tie a wire around the rock and then paint the rock with a face. Students then add beads and a rope to create a pet rock necklace.

Students create a monoprint. In this printmaking lesson, students use tempura paint on a piece of foil to create a picture. Then, students place a piece of paper against the wet paint and press to make a print of the image.

Students create snow globes out of recycled coffee jars and other items.

Students create and decorate paper mache maracas.

Students create "goofy ghosts" using painted feet, black construction paper, white and black paint in this fun Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. This lesson is messy so be sure to cover areas of the room for work areas.