"The Real Me” lesson is a fun and interactive mixed media self portrait project. In this lesson students will not only paint their physical appearance but focus on who they are on the inside and the things that makes them special and unique. By creating drawings, collages, and words of affirmation students will be able to express their true authentic selves through this project.

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Suggested Materials:

• White paper
• tempera paint
• oil pastels
• variety of scrap paper
• scissors
• glue
• and other mixed media of choice.

Landscapes have been the subject of painters and artist for hundreds of years, but in this lesson you and your students will learn how to create a bright, vibrant and modern landscape inspired by master, Vincent Van Gogh and modern artist Justin Vining. In this lesson your students will be be painting with watercolor colored pencils, or washable markers which means all the fun with little mess!

In this PDF, the lesson is broken down into clear and simple steps complete with full color photos demonstrating and explaining each step of the project as well as a drawing guide of simple steps for your students to use at their seats. This lesson is great for students age 6-11 but really students of all ages (and hey, maybe some adults) can enjoy the fun and engaging style and process! Your students are sure to love the style and techniques of this lesson!

Looking for the perfect winter art project? Well then I've got y'all covered. This Northern Lights Winter Landscape is not only visually stunning but students of all ages and artistic abilities will create a gorgeous work of art that is sure to be a show stopper!  Your students will learn all about the gorgeous natural phenomenon that is the aurora borealis, and use super fun, engaging and (dare I say MINDBLOWING ) techniques to create their winter landscape. This is also the perfect lesson to connect to science!

 In this 26 page PDF, the lesson is broken down into clear and simple steps complete with full color photos demonstrating and explaining each step of the project. This lesson is great for students age 7-12 but really students of all ages (and hey, maybe some adults) can enjoy the fun and engaging process!

Are you looking for a portrait or self portrait lesson that won’t intimidate your students and will keep them engaged the whole time? Well this folk art portrait lesson is perfect for almost all grade levels! In this lesson your students will  learn about folk artist, Heather Galler who is best known for her bold black lines, her bright colors and colorful fun patterns! Heather’s style is not only eye catching but approachable for young artists. This lesson can be easily adapted to a self portrait, portrait for a biography unit, creating portraits of friends and classmates and so many more! 

 In this PDF, the lesson is broken down into clear and simple steps complete with full color photos demonstrating and explaining each step of the project. This lesson is great for students age 7-14 but really students of all ages (and hey, maybe some adults) can enjoy the fun and engaging style and process!

The digital pdf for this lesson includes:

• Step by step instructions with full color photos
• Lesson Objectives
• Artist background info on Heather Galler
• Supplies needed for each project
• Vocabulary
• Student work examples
• Helpful tips & tricks

Looking for a PAW-some paper weaving project to do with your elementary students? Well then look no further! In this lesson your students will not only learn the basics of weaving but they will learn about some of their favorite artists and their pets, while getting the opportunity to customize their weaving by adding their own pet. This lesson is 22 pages of step by step photographs, countless book and video resources, two pages of Art with Mrs. E drawing guides for different dog profiles & bodies and more. The only thing more exciting than weaving for your students is getting the chance to turn it into their own pet!

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 MATERIALS RECOMMENDED

• Construction paper
• bubble wrap
• paint brush
• tempera paint
• Sharpie marker, crayons/ oil pastels, etc for details on dog
• Glue Stick
• Scissors
• Ruler