Jazz and Improvisation

A lesson dedicated to learning the fundamentals of major scales on the piano, beginning with pentatonic scales. Contains an interactive multi-page mini booklet with keyboard coloring, staff notation trace-and-write, and fingering guides.

A first-week music lesson that scaffolds decoding names into rhythmic patterns. Students map syllables to quarter notes (Ta) and eighth notes (Ti-Ti) to create a collective classroom rhythm groove.

A creative art and reflection lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders. Students reflect on their favorite school year memories, write about them, and create a gorgeous wax-resist watercolor painting as a keepsake of their personal growth and artistic progress.

An engaging guitar lesson focused on Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son', introducing intermediate rock strumming patterns, chord transitions (G, F, C, D), and visual lyric tracking.

A premium, cohesive collection of beautifully designed spiritual and religious reminders for daily, weekly, and seasonal practices, featuring high-contrast connected Arabic typography, elegant arches, and glowing celestial themes.

A deep dive into the photorealistic and abstract grid style of Chuck Close. Students explore his life story, master his concentric organic shape grid technique, and discover how to build optical illusion portraits.

A reading lesson about time and friendship, following a long-lived mage who learns the value of every moment spent with companions.

A reading lesson about bravery and home, focused on characters living behind great walls to protect their city from giants.

A reading lesson about friendship and discovery, following a group of friends who accidentally invent a way to send messages through time.

A reading lesson about courage and family, following Tanjiro as he trains to protect his sister and help others.

A reading lesson about brotherhood and determination, following the Elric brothers on their journey to fix their mistakes through science.

A reading lesson about emotions and kindness, featuring Shigeo (Mob), a boy with powerful feelings that can change the world.

A reading lesson focused on cleverness and justice, following the story of a brilliant student named Light who finds a mysterious notebook.

A dynamic lesson on non-verbal communication with two paths: a challenging 'Mime Master' level for older students and a simplified 'Lunch Bunch' version designed for 2nd grade social-emotional learning and casual play.

A comprehensive assessment covering foundational piano concepts for beginner students, including posture, notation, rhythms, and basic theory.

An advanced lesson on information literacy, focusing on distinguishing between facts and opinions and performing basic research 'missions' within the library.

A dedicated lesson on the physical care of books and library etiquette. Students take the 'Guardian Oath' and learn to protect library treasures from 'The Enemies of the Book' while mastering the use of shelf markers.

Students explore the theme of 'Blooming' through a collaborative grid mural project, where each individual piece contributes to a larger-than-life garden masterpiece for a retiring teacher.

A collaborative art project where students navigate financial constraints to create high-quality mixed media sculptures, mimicking real-world commission and grant structures.

A lesson exploring the life and iconic symbols of Keith Haring, focusing on his 'Radiant Baby' and the impact of Pop Art in public spaces.

A dynamic art lesson exploring Keith Haring's iconic style, focusing on the use of bold lines and movement markers to create energetic Pop Art. Students will read about his life, analyze his techniques, and master Pop Art vocabulary through a crossword puzzle.

A lesson introducing 3rd grade students to the Benny Goodman Trio, exploring the genre of swing jazz, key vocabulary, and the historical significance of the group's integration.

A complete bulletin board kit featuring vibrant, rainbow-themed musical elements and diverse student illustrations to celebrate music as a universal language.

A deep dive into the life of T.C. Steele, from his childhood in Owen County to his legacy as Indiana's most famous painter, featuring a reading passage and comprehension check.

Students apply Impressionist techniques to create their own Indiana landscape inspired by the House of the Singing Winds.

A deep dive into how T.C. Steele captured the changing light and seasons of Brown County through color and brushwork.

An introduction to T.C. Steele, the Hoosier Group, and the basics of Impressionism, including the 'en plein air' technique.

A high-energy drama and literacy lesson focused on prosody, tone, and vocal expression. Students practice reading the same sentence in various moods to discover how delivery changes meaning.

Students learn basic architectural depth and 3D modeling by designing and building a room interior using cardboard. This lesson covers planning, structural construction, and adding detail to create a sense of space.

A hands-on guide to mastering four essential weaving techniques on a cardboard notch loom, featuring step-by-step instructions and visual patterns.

A creative lesson focused on oral storytelling and character analysis through the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel using DIY finger puppets.

A beginner's introduction to the art of origami, focusing on three simple projects: a heart, a dog face, and a butterfly. Perfect for building fine motor skills and patience through paper folding.

A creative crafting lesson where students design and build a personalized paper flower bouquet for Mother's Day, focusing on fine motor skills and thoughtful expression.

Second and third graders explore the history of American folk music on the Idaho Trail, focusing on the unique sounds of the banjo, fiddle, and washboard while practicing call-and-response.

Students explore the art of conducting, learning to lead an ensemble through 4/4 and 3/4 time signatures while controlling dynamics and tempo with physical gestures. This lesson emphasizes leadership, non-verbal communication, and collaborative music-making.

A primary art lesson introducing Impressionism through the works of Claude Monet. Students explore light, color mixing, and dappled textures using finger painting and sponge techniques to create their own garden masterpieces.