Here is a fun drawing activity that is sure to develop listening, shape recognition, drawing, skills and eye-hand coordination. The class doodles over an entire page based on the instructions they are given. This resource includes...

In this coloring instructional activity, learners study a picture of two leprechauns holding a sign which says "Happy St. Patrick's Day." Students color the picture.

Line, shape, color, texture, space. The first in a three-part series of lessons intended for advanced theatre arts classes introduces the elements of set design. Class members examine maquettes and analyze how designers have put together...

Clothes might not make the man but they certainly do help an actor create a character. How costume designers employ the same elements of design found in sets (line, color, texture, shape) to realize a character is the focus of a lesson...

In this social studies learning exercise, students examine a full color poster with the title "Native Americans" with 3 symbols of the Native American culture. There are no questions on the page.

In this coloring worksheet, students observe St. Patrick's Day by coloring a picture of a man (head only) who is singing. There is a title "St. Patrick's Day."

Pupils 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 two...

Learners create small "Shamrock Puppies" using colored construction paper, crayons, and glue in this pre-Kindergarten lesson celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The lesson includes a resource link where printable patterns can be found.

Students create "sticky hearts" in this early elementary lesson that explores the use of different media in works of art. The lesson suggests using white posterboard, constructions paper, corn syrup, food coloring and lots of wipes for...

Oh your eyes are going to pop when they see this long list of are recipes! Each of the 29 links redirect you to an art supply recipe that will help you make a number of art supplies. Doughs, paints, clay, glue, paste, and chalk are a...

Learners make "leprechaun dust" in this short art lesson plan using Jello instant pistachio pudding, small jars, milk, and spoons. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with early-elementary students. Can be combined with the reading...

Here is a fun way to encourage a cooperative classroom, drawing skills, and creative expression. Each child draws a design or shape on his paper, then he rotates to the next child's paper where he adds to the previous design. When the...

Students create "Shamrock Men" using construction paper, pre-cut patterns, glue, and scissors in this instructional activity that celebrates St. Patrick's Day. The instructional activity was originally create for a Special Education...

Students create small shamrock replicas using green and white paints, paper, bubble wrap, and gold glitter. This lesson intended for the early-elementary classroom is ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day or spring-time in general.

Students discover optical illusions in this lesson that uses a red shamrock and white construction paper. Emphasis is placed upon inquiry, experiment, and then a short discussion on optical illusions and complimentary colors.

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

Learners create Valentine's Day hearts in this variation of a classic activity for the early-elementary classroom. The "hands that touch the heart" is a great gift that can be given to family, friends, or fellow students. A materials...

Students create birds using construction paper, pencils, scissors, glue, and heart shapes in this Art instructional activity for the elementary classroom. The instructional activity could be used for a Valentine's Day activity or for a...

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 discover ocean life by creating a mural.  In this ocean biology instructional activity, students utilize a computer to find images of the ocean that can be used to create a collage.  Students discuss the different...

Students maintain a journal and write about various types of transportation.  For this transportation lesson, students write using flash cards to describe vehicles. Students listen to stories and sing a song...

Students make painted hand prints to cut out and use as fall leaves.

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.