Lessons and Activities

Shapes in Art

This is an art lesson for first graders, but can be used in second and third grades effectively as well. Students recognize shapes in art and create a piece of artwork around a given shape.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 17, 2010

Posted by:

teepeesmommy   

Music Hop Pop

The main objective of this site is to encourage children to improvise musical sequences, to help them learn to enjoy music.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 1, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous

Mr. Picassohead

This activity is a great way to introduce children to the renowned 20th century artist, Pablo Picasso.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 1, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous

Sagwa: Musical Chinese

This site provides two interactive games that will introduce young children to the sounds of Chinese music.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 1, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous

Albright-Knox Artgames

Artgames is an interactive website designed to engage children in playful, interactive learning about works of art in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Sep. 6, 2009

Posted by:

laineym

Making Music: African Thumb Piano Tunes

The thumb piano is a traditional African instrument. In this activity, students can make or listen to music played on the thumb piano.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 1, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous

Virtual Keyboard

Using an onscreen keyboard, students can compose music or play along to the drum beats.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 1, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous

All About Trees

This is a link to an WONDERFUL interactive page all about trees. It was developed by the University of Illinois! Wonderful & full of information!

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Dec. 17, 2010

Posted by:

angelacrescenzo 

Stars Border Gallery Pack

Star borders.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18, Hr. Ed. | Age 19+

• Subjects:

  World Languages

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  May. 19, 2011

Posted by:

angelacrescenzo 

Squares Border Gallery Pack

Squares page border gallery pack.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18, Hr. Ed. | Age 19+

• Subjects:

  World Languages

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  May. 19, 2011

Posted by:

angelacrescenzo