I was inspired after the Fall NYSATA Conference and a visit to the Monet Waterlily exhibit at the MOMA (09) to teach my 2nd graders abo...

The first graders used their knowledge of shapes, colors and lines to create unique mandalas that reflect each of their personalities and...

The 6th graders chose a photograph of a landscape and then drew a simple pencil drawing of the vista. They traced the drawing onto water...

The 4th graders learned about the bright wooden animals carved in the Oaxacan region of Mexico. Since we dont have the too...

The 6th graders looked at real flowers and drew them LARGE in oil pastel. Some watercolored the backg...

As part of the 3rd grade Calder unit, they made wire circus figures. After twisting the wire into a body shape, the kids added more w...