Shadow Pattern Art with Writing – Classroom Lesson Plan

Objective: To easily enhance children’s writing through the use of patterns and pre-cut shapes Age: 5+                       Time:  20-45 minutes (writing varies)            Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Poster board, oak tag or construction paper Precut shapes (or use scissors to cut shapes … Read More



Creative Writing Using Posters – Classroom Lesson Plan

Objective: To enhance descriptive, expository, and creative writing using pictures Age: 5+           Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies)         Grades: any age Materials: Posters of animals, people, places & things Construction paper Lined paper Pencils & Colored Pencils Glue Scissors Markers (optional) … Read More



5 Classroom Resources for Black History Month

During Black History Month in February and throughout the school year, it is important for students to learn about significant historical events and their impact on American culture, and celebrate the achievements made by icons including Martin Luther King Jr, … Read More


Family Paint Night Activity for Elementary School

At Lebanon Elementary School, the PTA planned a Family Paint Night where students from Pre-K through 5th grade and their families paint their own ceiling tile for the school. We wanted to do something special to get families together and … Read More


Writing Lesson Plan with Visual Illustrations

Objective: To enhance descriptive writing and action using illustrations cut into parts Age: 5+ Time: 40 minutes (writing varies) Grades: K-4 Materials: Pictures of animals, people, places (optional) Colored pencils Markers Crayons or paint White paper Construction paper Lined paper … Read More


String Art Painting Activity – Lesson Plan for Writing

Objective: To enhance writing through the use of textured visual art using string art Age: 5+         Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies)       Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Yarn (or string or floss thread) Tempera paint Brushes Art Tray Paint cups Scissors Construction … Read More


What Makes a Great PE Teacher – Tips & Resources

While there are certain tenets that make a great teacher in general, there are also intangibles that make teachers great. And these are not mutually exclusive. For example, one can have the tenets of a great teacher and not display … Read More


Student Writing Activity Using Paint & Framed Silhouettes

Objective: To visually enhance all subjects with various writing genres Age: 5+                Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies)                Grades: Kindergarten Materials: Paint Sponges or brushes Crayons or Colored Pencils Cardboard frames or pre-cut matted frames Construction paper (black, white and assorted … Read More