World Colors – The Skin You Live In

World Colors celebrates creativity, inclusion and self expression. Students can create a self-portrait collage inspired by the book The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler. THE SKIN YOU LIVE IN by Michael Tyler, illustrated by David Lee Csicsko   The Skin You Live In is a delightfully rhyming picture book celebrating diversity, and encouraging self-esteem […]

Day of the Dead Art Project

In this lesson plan, students make a Day of the Dead skeleton box, or “nicho.” Nichos are traditionally used to decorate alters which are constructed to honour the souls of the dead friends and relatives. These nichos are handmade wooden boxes containing cute little skeleton or “calaca” scenes relevant to El Dia de los Muertos […]

Hocus Pocus – The Perfect Art Lesson for Fall

Create vibrant acorns and leaves in this Fall art lesson based on the book “Hocus Pocus, It’s Fall”. ART AT HOME – Fostering a creative foundation in your child with art Imagine, create, experiment and discover. Art is where children learn to express ideas and feelings, solve problems, and develop self confidence and self discipline. You can […]

Creativity Can for PD and Classrooms Launches at The National Principals Conference

Faber-Castell® launched their iconic Creativity Can at the 2017 National Principals Conference in Philadelphia to inspire hands-on creative experiences in the classroom. Creativity Can® is a versatile, hands-on tool for learning the 4C’s of 21st Century Skills. Creativity Communication Collaboration Critical thinking   This innovative, ready-to-use educational tool is filled with simple and fun materials […]

Rockin’ Creativity Day – An Amazing Rock Painting Event

Have you heard about the hide and seek rock painting movement? Groups of all ages are hiding painted rocks across the country in hopes of spreading kindness and joy to those that discover them.  Guest blogger, Marisa Wissman, who was co-chair of a recent rock painting event at her children’s school, describes why rock painting […]

Me…Jane – Art & Literature Series

Create a nature journal with this fun and scientific lesson plan. Students will study plants and animals and create a nature journal filled with sketches, notes and other exciting discoveries! Objective: Students conduct a scientific study of plant and animal life in their own backyard or neighborhood by documenting it with sketches, field notes and research, […]

Home for Bunny – Art & Literature Series

Rock Painting with a twist! Students develop the drawing and painting skills to transform a rock into a rabbit. HOME FOR A BUNNY–by Margaret Wise Brown, Illustrated by Garth Williams In the Spring a bunny came down the road. He was going to find a home of his own. A home for a bunny, a […]

Tar Beach Lesson Plan – Art & Literature Series

Tar Beach lesson plan is inspired by the work of the famous writer, painter and quilter, Faith Ringgold. Grade Level: 2nd – 4th grade Objective: Students learn about the Contemporary American artist Faith Ringgold, and create their own story quilt collage inspired by her book, Tar Beach. Time Required: 3 45-min. class periods National Core Arts […]

The Art of Shapes – Art & Literature Series

Kids will LOVE this Art of Shapes Lesson plan for Valentine’s Day! In this project, students are introduced to several works of contemporary art associated with shapes, and make a piece of their own art inspired by Jim Dine’s famous heart motif. Grade Level: 1st – 4th grade Objective: Time Required: 2 45-min. class periods […]