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Explore our collection of art lessons connected to colorful children's picture books.
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3D Spider's Colorful Web Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the children's book, The Spider Weaver: A Legend of Kente Cloth written by Margaret Musgrove and illustrated by Julia Cairns, this lesson is a fun way to explore various mediums in art. Young artists will enjoy creating this colorful multimedia collage. Visit www,artforthecreativesoul.com to find more fun art resources.

This Art Lesson Includes:
1. Teacher Lesson Prep Tips
2. Lesson Plan with step-by-step photographs
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Neighborhood Clay Tile Art Lesson

$2.00

Inspired by Synthia Saint James' beautiful book, Sunday, this lesson is a great way to help young artists develop an understanding of colors and shapes in art. 


This Lesson Includes:

* Lesson Prep & Tips

* Lesson Plan with step-by-step photos

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Football Hero Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the children's book, Don't Throw It To Mo!, our latest art resource is a great way to introduce young artist to movement in art.

This Resource Includes:
- Lesson Presentation Tips
- Football Hero Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)
- How To Draw A Football Player Tutorial Sheet
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Colorful Batik Elephant Art Lesson

$2.50
This colorful art lesson will enhance young art students understanding of texture. Inspired by the fun book, Red Yellow Blue and a Littile White, Too! written and illustrated by C.G. Esperanza, this lesson will also be a great way to introduce students to the color wheel. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com for more great art resources.

This Lesson Includes:
- Teacher Lesson Prep Tips
- Colorful Batik Elephant art lesson with step-by-step photographs
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Ada Twist Scientist Inspired Portrait Lesson

$2.99
Our latest art resource is inspired by the popular children's book, Ada Twist, Scientist. This art lesson plan includes step-by-step photos.
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Red Rose Portrait Art Lesson

$3.99
This cool art lesson is inspired by the picture book, A Sweet Smell of Roses written by Angela Johnson and illustrated by Eric Velasquez. While it is designed for young artists in grades 6-12, it can be tailored to use with younger students. 

This Resource Includes:
1. Lesson Preps/Presentation
2. Red Rose Portrait Lesson with step-by-step photos
3. ​Simple Rose Tutorial Sheet
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Kwanzaa Inspired Paper Candle Art Lesson

$2.99
This colorful art lesson is a great way to introduce young artists to the cultural holiday Kwanzaa. This lesson includes step-by-step photos on how to complete this project.
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Positive Monogram Art Lesson

$5.99

Thanks for purchasing our Positive Monogram Art Lesson. Inspired by the art of prolific artist Glenn Ligon, this art lesson was designed for young artists in grades 3-12.This is also a great lesson to use with the beautifully illustrated children's picture book M is fo Melanin by Tiffany Rose. Explore our website to find more great art tips and resources. 


This Resource Includes: 

·      Lesson Plan Tips/Prep 

·      Positive Monogram Art Lesson (with step by step photos)

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Nature Inspired Collage & Poem Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by Autumn and the beautiful book, Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poetry, by Kwame Alexander, this is a great cross-curricular art lesson for young artists. Talented visual artist, Ekua Holmes created the beautiful illustrations in this book. The lesson includes color step-by-step photos and can be tailored to use with artists of all grades.
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Colorful Dove for MLK Art Lesson

$3.99

This art lesson is inspired by the picture book, Martin and Mahalia: His Words, Her Song. While this lesson is designed for students in grades 2-5, it can be tailored to use with other grade levels. Make sure to explore our website to find more great art resources featuring Dr. Martin Luther King.

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Silly Monster Art Lesson

$3.99

This lesson compliments the children's picture book, Monster Trouble! by Lane Frederickson and illustrated by Michael Roberston. Designed for young artists in grades K-2, this lesson is a fun way to practice using texture in drawing.

This Art Resources Includes:

  • Lesson Prep Tips
  • Silly Monster Art Lesso


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Flashy Lion Art Lesson

$3.99

Inspired by the painting Lion Licking His Paw by Henry Ossawa Tanner and the children’s picture book, Little Red and The Very Hungry Lion by Alex T. Smith, this lesson was designed for young artists in grades 3-5. You can also tailor it to use with other grades.

 

This Art Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Flashy Lion Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Elizabeth Catlett Art Lesson Set

$5.99
This exciting art lesson set is inspired by the art of great artist, Elizabeth Catlett. There are three art lessons in this set:

1. Art History Question Activity Sheet
2. Re-imagine Her Work Drawing Activity
3. Symbol of Pride Paper Mache Sculpture Lesson Plan (with colored step-by-step photographs
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Zinnia Flower Print Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the zinnia paintings by renowned artist, Clementine Hunter, this art lesson is a great way to introduce young artist to basic
​printmaking. This art lesson includes step-by-step photos and works well with elementary students.
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Row Houses Art Lesson

$4.99

Inspired by John Biggers’ painting, Four Seasons, this lesson will help young artists develop their drawing skills. While this lesson was designed for young artists in primary grades, it can be tailored to use with older artists.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Row Houses Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Colorful Bus Art Lesson

$3.99

Inspired by Ellis Wilson's painting, Haitian Campion, this art lesson is great for young artists to develop their drawing skills. The lesson also compliments the book, Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena.


This Resource Includes:

Lesson Prep/Tips

Colorful Bus Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Kwanzaa Bracelet Cuff Art Lesson

$3.99

Create a colorful handmade gift for Kwanzaa with this simple and fun art lesson. This activity was designed for young artists in grades K-12. Explore our website to find more fun art resources for Kwanzaa. This art resource includes:

  • Lesson Prep and Tips
  • Kwanzaa Bracelet Cuff Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)
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MLK Shine Your Light Art Lesson

$3.99

Celebrate the life of Dr. King with this colorful art lesson. Inspired by the fantastic children's book Let Freedom Sing by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, this art activity, is great way for young artists to develop simple printing skills.

This Resource Includes:

  • Lesson Prep/Tips
  • MLK Shine Your Light Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)
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Tiny House Art Lesson

$4.99

Our Tiny House Art Lesson is inspired by the prolific art of Clementine Hunter and the children’s picture book Grandma’s Tiny House written by Janay Brown-Wood, illustrated by Priscilla Burris. While this lesson was designed for young artists ages 4-6, it can be tailored to use with older children. Visit our website to find more art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Tiny House Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Rainbow Shapes Collage Art Lesson

$3.99

Inspired by Alma Thomas’ Untitled Abstract paintings, this lesson is a way great to help young artists develop fine motor skills. While this lesson was designed for young artists in primary grades, it can be tailored to use with older artists. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to find more art lessons, resources and tips.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Rainbow Shapes Collage Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Colorful Portrait Art Lesson

$4.99

Our Colorful Portrait Art Lesson is inspired by the prolific art of Amy Sherald and the children’s picture book Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Jessica Curry and Parker Curry, illustrated by Brittany Jackson. While the lesson was designed for young artists ages 4-6, it can be tailored to use with older children. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to find more art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Colorful Portrait Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Colorful Carousel Art Lesson

$5.50

Celebrate amusement park fun with this lesson which is inspired by the painting entitled The Carrousel by the talented artist Palmer Hayden. While the lesson was designed for young artists in grades 3-5, it can be tailored to use with different grades. Explore our website to find more great art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

  • Lesson Prep/Tips
  • Colorful Carousel Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)
  • Carousel Horse Templates


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Family Reunion Collage Art Lesson

$5.50

Celebrate summer fun with this art lesson inspired by the art of prolific artist Synthia Saint James and the children's picture book, Family Reunion by Chad & Dad Richardson and Ashleigh Corrin. While the lesson was designed for young artists in grades 3-5, it can be tailored to use with different grades. Explore our website to find more great art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

  • Lesson Prep/Tips
  • Family Reunion Collage Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)


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Swimming Pool Collage Art Lessons

$7.50

Celebrate summer with these art lessons inspired by the art of prolific artist Derrick Adams and the children’s picture book Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. While the lesson was designed for young artists in grades PreK-1 and grades 2-5, they can be tailored to use with different grades. Explore our website to find more great art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

  • Lesson Prep/Tips
  • 2 Swimming Pool Collage Art Lessons (with step-by-step photos)


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