Creative Conservatory

Bring self-expression to your classroom with this fully editable K–5 self-portrait lesson!This resource is perfect for elementary art teachers looking for a flexible, standards-aligned lesson. Students will create self-portraits while exploring identity, creativity, and the elements of art. Features: Editable slides, rubrics, and “I Can” statements for grades K–5 Standards-aligned with Michigan Visual Arts GLCEs Includes clear, student-friendly objectives & activities Video demos to guide studen

Bring color and creativity to your classroom with this Soft Pastel Toucan project! Perfect for second graders, this lesson guides students in creating vibrant toucan artwork while learning about color blending, shape, and composition. This resource is standards-based and includes: A rubric aligned to Michigan Visual Arts Standards Learning objectives with matching activities Step-by-step instructions for students Video demonstration showing soft pastel techniques Students will explore cr

Bring the beauty of nature into your classroom with this hands-on Andy Goldsworthy-inspired art lesson for 3rd grade! Students will explore the work of contemporary environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy and create their own nature-based sculptures using found materials. This resource includes everything you need to teach the lesson: Standards-based objectives and activities aligned to Michigan Visual Arts standards Step-by-step teacher demo video and photos to guide your instruction Student

This open-ended printmaking lesson introduces students to foam plate printing using a simple, accessible process that emphasizes choice, craftsmanship, and creative problem-solving. While written with elementary students in mind, the lesson is easily adaptable for grades 3–7, making it ideal for mixed-grade programs or vertical alignment. Students design an original image of their choosing and explore how drawing, pressure, color application, and paper preparation affect the final printed resul

Bring some magic to your classroom this fall! This Magic Flashlight project is a fun, hands-on activity perfect for Halloween or any autumn evening theme. Students will create a fall scene, and illuminate the scene with a paper flashlight! Watch your kids create with excitement as they complete this project! It's SO FUN! This resource is fully standards-based, including: A rubric aligned to Michigan Visual Arts Standards Learning objectives with activities clearly connected to each objective

A quick and beautiful clay project perfect for younger grades! Students smooth a pre-rolled clay slab, press a real leaf to capture its texture, and cut around the shape to create a nature-inspired relief. This project fits perfectly into two 30-minute class periods—one for creating and one for glazing. Includes: Step-by-step video and photo instructions “I Can” standards-based rubric Essential details and most common mistakes slides Full Michigan Visual Arts Standards alignment Simple prep,

Introduce your young artists to the fun and colorful world of paper weaving! This hands-on project is perfect for lower elementary students to explore patterns, fine motor skills, and creative expression. This resource is fully editable and standards-based, including: A rubric aligned to Michigan Visual Arts Standards Learning objectives with matching activities Step-by-step instructions for students Students will practice craft, composition, creativity, and content, while learning how to

Students will create a bridge using one-point perspective and connect it to two different locations, real or imagined. This lesson teaches measurement, perspective, overlap, and color techniques while encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Includes step-by-step guidance, reflection activities, and a full set of “I Can” statements aligned to 4th-grade visual arts standards. Perfect for classroom use or distance learning.

Help your upper elementary students explore creativity, emotions, and visual storytelling through this Dreams and Fears Agamograph Project! Students create two contrasting artworks—one representing a dream and the other a fear—and then combine them into an eye-catching optical illusion that changes as you move past it. This lesson connects art and emotion, encouraging reflection and imagination while introducing the principles of contrast, balance, and movement. ✨ What’s Included Step

Your students will love the surprise reveal in this creative Transformer Drawing Project!By folding a sheet of paper, students draw one simple image (like a fish or a bush), then expand the fold to “transform” it into something unexpected — a fish eating smaller fish, a deer hidden in the trees, or a minion being chased by a dog! This lesson teaches creativity, sequencing, and storytelling through drawing, while reinforcing folding, planning, and line control. It’s perfect for exploring imag

Empower your middle school artists to see the world through their own eyes with this Draw Your World Project! Students use a basic grid drawing method to sketch a scene from their daily life, then apply coloring and perspective techniques to bring it to life. This project builds confidence in observation, proportion, and space while allowing room for personal expression. Includes a step-by-step slideshow, rubric with “I can” statements, progress photo examples, and teacher notes.Perfect

A fun and simple fall-themed directed drawing for your youngest artists! Students follow step-by-step instructions to create their own pumpkins and gourds, learning about shapes, lines, and patterns along the way. Includes a step-by-step slideshow, video demo, rubric with “I can” statements, and vocabulary slides — perfect for building fine motor skills, confidence, and a love for drawing in early elementary grades. Ideal for 1st and 2nd graders, this lesson is low-prep, engaging, and

Teach your students how to properly set up, use, and clean up their painting materials with this visual, step-by-step slideshow! Perfect for introducing acrylic paint routines, reinforcing classroom expectations, or using as a refresher before painting projects. This resource includes: Step-by-step slides showing how to: Get acrylic paint and prepare a palette Identify and use different types of brushes Clean brushes correctly to prevent damage Wipe down and clean tables properly A quiz to tes

A fun, creative twist on the classic game of “Telephone”—perfect for art class warm-ups, sub plans, or end-of-unit activities! Students pass sketchbooks or papers around the room, alternating between drawing and describing, to see how a single idea transforms as it moves from artist to artist. This download includes: Step-by-step photo examples of each stage of the game Clear directions for setup and playEncourages creativity, visual communication, and laughter in the art room!

Celebrate fall with this fun and easy Directed Draw Pumpkin Project designed just for early learners! Students follow simple, step-by-step drawing directions to create their own pumpkins while learning about lines, shapes, and patterns. Perfect for building fine motor skills, confidence, and listening skills in a low-stress, creative way. Includes a guided slideshow, video demo, rubric with “I can” statements, and art vocabulary slides to support early art concepts and classroom routin

Teach your students how to show depth and space in art with this fun Fall Scene Landscape Project! Students learn to create a sense of distance using overlap, background, middle ground, and foreground while drawing and painting their own colorful autumn landscape. Includes a step-by-step slideshow, video demo, rubric with “I can” statements, and vocabulary slides — perfect for building foundational landscape skills in a seasonal, engaging way!