Blend science and art in this bubble paint flower lesson. After learning how to make bubble prints, students explore ways to create flowers out of the prints. Connect literature by reading Ish, by Peter Reynolds and discuss abstract or stylistic art.

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Explore kinetic sculpture and Anthropomorphism with this clay lesson! Students create original sculptures combing animal and human characteristics and make connections to geometry! Grades 6-7

I combine recycling and straw weaving in this lesson. Students learn about Isatou Ceesay, Read Rainbow Weaver, and create a straw weaving with  yarn and plarn. grades 3- 4

Explore clay and the coil hand-building technique while learning about nature as a provider based on the children's book, The Pot That Juan Built. grades 2-3

combine science and emotion in a fun tactile experience using SLIME! Grades K-2

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Practice the elements of art and different media while creating a self-portrait in this lesson.

Grades K-4

Discover how to create a zine (mini book) inspired by the book Grumpy Monkey. Discuss emotions and symbolism while using color to represent feelings. Students can choose any medium to make their illustrations.Grade 2+ 

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Learn about Louise Bourgeois, Symbolism in art and sculpture as you create paper mache spider sculptures! Not a spider fan?? Introduce Lucas the spider to help students warm up to the idea, while showing them how art can change the viewer's perceptions! Grade 5

Practice clay hand building with this nature integrated lesson for your older students. Students get to create their own chia pet, and watch them grow! Grades 4-6

Students learn about Cociyo, the god of rain and lightning, then create their own anthropomorphic sculpture with clay. grades 5-8

Self-expression meets digital art to create emojis. Students recreate emojis with construction paper while developing dexterity with this fun lesson. Grades 1-3

emotion meets color as children create a sun catcher with tissue paper, wax paper, and liquid starch.

Grades k-2

Explore different oil pastel techniques while creating this cat inspired by the children's book They All Saw a Cat. Connect science while discussing why animals see the cat differently. Explore different artistic styles through discussion of the book illustrations and through art making. Grade 2-4

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Discuss functional art and science with this lesson about stained glass art. Use it to brighten up your school as winter comes to an end. Grades 3-4

combine art and engineering while learning about Van Gogh and parallel circuits. Grades 5--6

Discuss different ways to communicate emotion with this collaborative lesson! K-2

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combine science and abstract painting with this lesson! Students can explore, color, line, shape, pattern and more! Grades K-2

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Need a quick holiday assignment or sub-plan?? Try making mixed-media"ugly sweaters"  Grades K-6

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