Students create a mural of the history of Thanksgiving. In this holiday lesson, students recall the history of Thanksgiving and create a mural of the holiday using large paper and crayons.

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

Kids create a clown out of shapes. They work to show emotions while practicing their drawing skills. Pupils use circles, triangles, squares, oil pastels, and their imagination to draw, color, and decorate a sad or happy clown. Tip: Have...

Students practice the fine motor skills of cutting and rolling as they make a whole class Thanksgiving wreath. They cut strips of paper and roll them on a pencil to make curls to add to a turkey wreath.

Young scholars examine the uniqueness of their family. In this early childhood lesson plan, students develop social awareness, creative thinking, and fine-motor skills as they complete an activity regarding their families.

Study African American inventor Jan Ernst Matzeliger and create imaginary monsters using texture.

Students listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers.

Students create corn sayings. In this visual arts lesson, students use kernel corn and other art materials to make autumn message artwork. A game, a song, a craft, and a recipe are all included with the lesson.