An art and science lesson exploring how to transform ordinary, irregular river rocks into convincing 3D animal illusions. Students learn the principles of light, shadow, value, and form placement to turn flat or rounded stone surfaces into realistic sleeping animals.

An introductory lesson on kinetic art and mechanics where students build their own flapping butterfly automaton. Using simple classroom materials like paperclips, bottle caps, and paper, students learn about cranks, linkages, and the history of art in motion without needing hot glue.

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 short, comedic lesson featuring a modern play about Egyptian gods managing their cosmic duties. Includes a complete script with Ra, Isis, Osiris, and Anubis, character introduction slides, and a creative design worksheet.

A short, humorous, and educational lesson featuring a 10-minute modern play about the Greek gods adapting to modern life. Includes a complete performance script, character introduction slides, and an interactive student worksheet to design modern adaptations of other mythological figures.

A foundational art lesson exploring the seven core principles of design—Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm, and Unity—through visual vocabulary and printable word wall cards.

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.

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 and engineering lesson where students design individual paper birds to form a massive grade-level installation, symbolizing their collective transition to middle school.

Explore the history and technique of soft pastels through the lens of Edgar Degas and the Impressionists, featuring a hands-on layering activity using paper cutouts.

A final creative project for Tuck Everlasting where students build a physical or symbolic memory box to explore themes of immortality and the cycle of life.

A hands-on introductory lesson to the traditional art of coil basketry using paper coils and yarn. Students master the rhythmic technique of wrapping and stitching to create a functional, decorative vessel.

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

A project-based lesson where students design a community seal inspired by Montana's tribal traditions, focusing on visual identity and symbolic storytelling.