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Animal Texture Patterns

Last updated: September 15, 2023

Close-up reference photos of the patterns and textures of different animals Folder of the resources individual images

Lines

Last updated: September 15, 2023

Media Types: Drawing, Painting


Chart showing many kinds of lines

Lesson 1: Looking for Lines

Last updated: April 24, 2023

Media Types: Drawing
Grade Bands: K-2

Overview: Students will use their hands as tools to change paper in different ways. The steps are written with sample language you may use with…

Lesson 3: From Relief to Sculpture

Last updated: December 4, 2023

Artists can turn two-dimensional materials into three-dimensional sculptures by using their imagination to explore different building techniques and arrangements. Students will use their hands as tools to change paper in different ways.

Lesson 2: Paper Exploration Reflection

Last updated: December 4, 2023

Overview: Students will reflect on their art making using close-looking, speaking, writing, and/or sketchbook prompts. Note: The following activities are written…

Lesson 1: Exploring Paper With Your Hands

Last updated: December 4, 2023

Media Types: Sculpture
Grade Bands: 3-5

Overview: Students will use their hands as tools to change paper in different ways. Students will understand that:  Students will be…

Daily Sketch: Winter Shadows

Last updated: December 1, 2023

Grade Bands: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

When light hits an object, it casts a dark shape on the surface or surfaces on the opposite side of the object. The dark shape…

Daily Sketch: Clouds

Last updated: December 1, 2023

Grade Bands: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

What do clouds really look like? Do they come in different sizes? See how many different kinds of clouds you can see outside your window.…

Daily Sketch: Look! Look Closer!

Last updated: December 1, 2023

Grade Bands: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Look at an ordinary household object and draw it. Look for big, simple shapes first, then smaller details. Now take another piece of paper and…

Daily Sketch: String Drawing

Last updated: December 1, 2023

Grade Bands: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Cut a piece of string and drop it onto a piece of paper. What do the lines and shapes remind you of? Do you see…