GRADE: 3-8 / TIME: About 4-6 Weeks (8 Pages)
Silhouette Art with Storytelling with Assessment (2 Pages)
Bring creativity and reflection together with this engaging art lesson! This downloadable criteria sheet guides students in designing a personal silhouette art piece, paired with a written blurb that shares the story behind their creation. Students look at light sources and tips to create a true silhouette. Ideal for fostering both artistic expression and writing skills, this resource includes clear expectations to help students succeed while making meaningful connections to their work. Perfect for classroom displays, portfolio assessments, or identity-themed projects.
Tip: Shade the entire silhouette in pencil first. This helps students clearly see which areas stay black and where to add background color.
Create Art Inspired by Ted Harrison with Assessment (3 Pages)
Bring the vibrant world of Canadian artist Ted Harrison into your classroom with this ready-to-use art lesson! Designed for elementary learners, this engaging activity guides students through the process of analyzing Harrison’s iconic style and creating their own unique artwork in his spirit. The lesson includes a summary write-up of the student’s art, with step-by-step instructions and a clear assessment rubric to support both students and teachers. Whether you're focusing on colour theory, Canadian identity, or artist studies, this resource is a beautiful way to blend art, creativity, and critical thinking.
Shadow Art: Shading and Lighting (3 Pages)
Bring your students’ drawings to life with this engaging Shadow Art lesson that teaches how to make objects look 3D using light and shadow! Perfect for Grades 3–6, this hands-on activity helps students explore how light interacts with objects, guiding them step-by-step as they create a value strip and apply shading techniques to their own artwork.
Students will learn to identify mid-tones and shadows while experimenting with pencil pressure, blending, and smooth transitions between light and dark. The lesson includes clear, structured directions, shading tips, and reflection prompts that connect art concepts to the real world.
Whether you’re an art specialist or a classroom teacher, this lesson is easy to implement and flexible for different skill levels ~ from practicing basic shapes to creating detailed, realistic scenes.
Tip: Show students examples of Harrison’s paintings online. Analyze his work and see if students can choose parts of his work to incorporate into their own!
GRADE: 3-8 / TIME: About 4-6 Weeks (8 Pages)
Silhouette Art with Storytelling with Assessment (2 Pages)
Bring creativity and reflection together with this engaging art lesson! This downloadable criteria sheet guides students in designing a personal silhouette art piece, paired with a written blurb that shares the story behind their creation. Students look at light sources and tips to create a true silhouette. Ideal for fostering both artistic expression and writing skills, this resource includes clear expectations to help students succeed while making meaningful connections to their work. Perfect for classroom displays, portfolio assessments, or identity-themed projects.
Tip: Shade the entire silhouette in pencil first. This helps students clearly see which areas stay black and where to add background color.
Create Art Inspired by Ted Harrison with Assessment (3 Pages)
Bring the vibrant world of Canadian artist Ted Harrison into your classroom with this ready-to-use art lesson! Designed for elementary learners, this engaging activity guides students through the process of analyzing Harrison’s iconic style and creating their own unique artwork in his spirit. The lesson includes a summary write-up of the student’s art, with step-by-step instructions and a clear assessment rubric to support both students and teachers. Whether you're focusing on colour theory, Canadian identity, or artist studies, this resource is a beautiful way to blend art, creativity, and critical thinking.
Shadow Art: Shading and Lighting (3 Pages)
Bring your students’ drawings to life with this engaging Shadow Art lesson that teaches how to make objects look 3D using light and shadow! Perfect for Grades 3–6, this hands-on activity helps students explore how light interacts with objects, guiding them step-by-step as they create a value strip and apply shading techniques to their own artwork.
Students will learn to identify mid-tones and shadows while experimenting with pencil pressure, blending, and smooth transitions between light and dark. The lesson includes clear, structured directions, shading tips, and reflection prompts that connect art concepts to the real world.
Whether you’re an art specialist or a classroom teacher, this lesson is easy to implement and flexible for different skill levels ~ from practicing basic shapes to creating detailed, realistic scenes.
Tip: Show students examples of Harrison’s paintings online. Analyze his work and see if students can choose parts of his work to incorporate into their own!
