Ryan Benedetti

This is a very simple lesson based on the work of russian artist Wassily Kandinsky . just about every art teacher has some version of this lesson in their repotare. I have done it many times and many different ways, and have found this method to be my favorite. I usually do this simple, 2 class lesson with 1st graders but I would be right at home in any 2nd or 3rd grade class. It is a great lesson for increasing young artists dexterity and control, through the drawing of concentric circles. In

This printable picture frame can be resized and printed to accomidate and peice of art work. it is a whimsical and fun way to finish any art project. enjoy

I created this lesson for students in grades three and up to introduce soft sculpture as well as our state fish (PA - the Brook trout). By completing this project, students will demonstrate proficiency in several different artistic media as well as gaining awareness of state symbols and fish anatomy through the creation of an original work of art. "The Brook Trout is also the state fish of, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia".

This lesson is based on the award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. The story is about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. I teach this lesson to my 2nd grade students. In addition to integrating literature and reinforcing positive values like sharing, this lesson presents an opportunity to reinforce knowledge of cool c0lors and pattern. It also provides instruction in the fundamentals of drawing, watercolor painting, wax resist and the u

I created this lesson to teach my students in grades 3-5 about light, depth and silhouette. Upon completion of this project they will know how to depict light in a work of art and understand the difference between a shadow and a silhouette. In addition they will learn the meaning of foreground, mid-ground and background. By: Ryan Benedetti

I developed this lesson for students in 5th grade. The primary purpose is to introduce shading and to demonstrate how shadow can turn a 2-d object (circle) into a 3-d object (sphere). The finished product will be a form of sun catcher that is meant to be displayed on a window or near some other light source. In addition, this project is a great companion lesson or activity to a science, geography, solar system, continents and hemispheres. In addition if you choose to utlize google earth, as