The colorful little birds by multimedia artist Hans Langner will captivate your students. They impress with their simplicity in form and style - oval body, simple beak, one or two legs - and can be easily created by any student. In this teaching guide, students encounter the contemporary artist and his vibrant bird figures in a creative way. Numerous motivating lesson ideas encourage students to paint in the Birdman style using various materials. This results in birds of all kinds of designs, such as Birdman bags, invitation cards, or silk scarves. In addition to the diverse, child-friendly design ideas, the teaching modules provide detailed information on materials, learning objectives, and practical implementation in the classroom, as well as insights into the artist's life. They are also suitable for professionals.