Who are Artists and Illustrators?

Young writers compose an opinion piece that details who they feel is worth more than gold.

Through a grand discussion and examination of Julie Speed’s and Kazimir Malevich’s artworks, guide your beginner artists in the exploration of the use of art's key elements; shapes and color! Additionally, fine motor skills and creative...

Students listen to books. They look at many examples of artwork. Students compare and contrast the various media in which artists work. They create a project for each instructional activity. Students explore about artists and their styles.

Young scholars examine works of art. In this artists and illustrators lesson plan, students list what they already know using the software program Kidspiration. Young scholars view several works of art and discuss the artistic elements...

Youngsters identify the styles of various artists and illustrators. They will read Frida and Miranda's Smile, and then discuss the styles of each illustrator and use tempera paint to paint a picture of themselves. When they are finished...

Budding artists get to know Eric Carle's artistic style reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar and viewing several other titles. Using similar blending techniques, scholars create a collage based on the story. 

The Olmec were an ancient people native to Mexico who lived from 1000-500 BC. Young artists examine the Olmec piece Seated Figure to analyze the use of body language to communicate a tone or feeling. They then use clay or play-dough to...

Who wouldn't love to get a letter from a blue bird? Elementary art enthusiasts analyze the social and historical context of Ason Yellowhair's Navajo piece, Bird and Cornstalk Rug. They examine the construction and images on the rug...

As part of a series of resources examining Japanese art, individuals create a colorful, stenciled kimono (Katazome) using the provided templates. Complete instructions for the activity are included in the packet.

Students read Jonah Winter's book, Frida, and Thomas Locker's, Miranda's Smile, and talk about the artists' styles. They practice their own painting styles.