An introductory lesson to the world of musical theatre for 3rd graders, focusing on the 'Three Pillars': acting, singing, and dancing. Students will explore how these elements combine to tell stories on stage.

Exploring Hermes and Aphrodite, ending the week with a final reading sheet and a wrap-up discussion on Olympian legacies.

The stories of Apollo and Artemis, focusing on the moon, the sun, and the constellation Orion. Students will create popsicle stick constellation looms.

A focus on Athena and Ares, contrasting wisdom and war. Students will complete an Olympian Shield painting project.

Exploration of Poseidon, his domain over the sea, and the constellation Delphinus. Includes a reading sheet and discussion.

Introduction to Zeus and Hera, focusing on their roles as rulers and the constellations Aquila and Peacock. Includes a reading sheet and discussion.

A guided research project where students explore the anatomy, history, and classification of a musical instrument of their choice.

An advanced exploration of microtonal music, covering the physics of pitch, tuning systems beyond 12-TET, and practical experimentation with quarter-tones and just intonation.

Students transition from raw audio to a polished production. This week focuses on Soundtrap technical skills, including multi-track editing, adding bumpers/music, and applying professional mixing and mastering techniques.

Students focus on the journalistic foundations of podcasting: selecting a topic, conducting deep research, and developing professional interviewing techniques. This week culminates in the recording of raw interview footage.

Students explore atmospheric perspective through monochromatic ink wash painting, learning to control water-to-pigment ratios to create depth and mist-filled mountain landscapes.

A creative craft lesson where students color and create their own finger puppets of favorite Zootopia characters to practice storytelling and role-playing.

A primary art lesson exploring the beauty of nature and our role in keeping the Earth clean. Students observe natural wonders and create their own "Earth Treasures" using drawing and sculpting materials.

A hands-on activity for students to identify and match various line types used in art, from basic directional lines to complex decorative patterns.

A focused introduction to the B Major scale for beginner bassoonists. This lesson covers the complex fingerings required for five sharps and provides a daily routine for developing technical fluency and tone.

A lesson focused on the power of peer feedback in the contemporary art process, teaching students how to give and receive constructive criticism to fuel growth.

A quick-reference guide to the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process, focusing on brainstorming and strategy development for educational settings.

The final premiere of the music video at the All-town Music Tech Showcase, followed by a live performance and student reflection on the collaborative process.

The technical phase involving on-location recordings at elementary and middle schools, followed by high school student-led mixing and video production.

Introduction to the 'Playing for Change' concept, exploring the themes of the chosen protest song, and laying the groundwork for the K-12 collaboration.

A theatrical exploration of Saint-Saëns' 'The Carnival of the Animals' where 2nd graders act as casting directors to match musical traits like tempo and pitch to animal characters.

Students explore the science and art of sound by constructing DIY instruments from recycled materials. The lesson emphasizes individual creative design followed by a collaborative team performance.

An introductory lesson on the anatomy and mechanics of the violin, including labeling parts and understanding their functions.

A series of rhythm reading flashcards and a teacher's guide covering basic to advanced rhythmic patterns. Activities progress from quarter notes and rests to complex sixteenth notes and triplets across multiple time signatures.

A series of music center activities for first graders to connect word syllables to rhythmic notation (Ta and Ti-Ti) through a zoo animal theme. Students will sort animal names by rhythm and create their own rhythmic patterns.

A creative art lesson inspired by 'The Dot' by Peter H. Reynolds, focusing on growth mindset and artistic experimentation. Students will learn that 'making your mark' starts with just one small step.

Learning about art galleries and preparing a final class exhibition of the week's creations.

Connecting colors to feelings and exploring how brushstrokes can express different moods.

Using geometric shapes and stamping techniques to create structured art compositions.

Exploring painting with unconventional tools like sponges, forks, and bubble wrap to create varied textures.

Introducing the building blocks of all colors: Red, Yellow, and Blue through hands-on mixing exploration.

A creative art lesson where students explore identity and diversity by creating their own mixed-up animals inspired by Eric Carle's colorful collage style. Students will learn the 'painted paper' technique to create vibrant textures.

In this 60-minute art lesson, students transform everyday waste—cardboard and bottle caps—into imaginative 'Eco-Creatures,' learning about the importance of recycling and creative reuse for Earth Day.

Students will use various tools like pipettes, sponges, and spray bottles to explore how paint moves on paper, focusing on the motor movements of squeezing, pinching, and pressing.

Students design and build their own paper finger puppets and a tabletop stage using markers and paper. This project combines visual arts with storytelling and performance.

A hands-on art and language arts lesson where students explore color temperature by pairing warm and cool colors with antonyms. Students create a visual 'Opposite Wheel' to demonstrate their understanding of both color theory and vocabulary.

A guide for young artists on navigating a makerspace with respect and creativity, focusing on material exploration and studio etiquette.

A creative art and science lesson where second graders explore bilateral symmetry through monotype printing. Students learn about pollinator anatomy and color mixing while creating unique butterfly or moth prints.

A comprehensive introduction to the physiological and technical aspects of singing, covering vocal anatomy, breath support, vocal registers, and resonance.

A hands-on exploration of primary color mixing using colored transparencies. Students act as 'Color Chemists' to discover how layering red, blue, and yellow creates new colors.

A comprehensive lesson for high school digital art students exploring the principles of visual balance, including symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and crystallographic types. Students will analyze visual weight and apply these concepts to digital compositions.

High school and undergraduate students bridge the gap between digital image manipulation and traditional painting by analyzing how software filters alter color theory and recreating these effects on canvas.

A high-energy, multi-sensory lesson for 3rd and 4th graders focusing on the pentatonic scale through movement and tactile manipulatives. This lesson is specifically designed to support students with dyslexia and ADHD.

A performance-based task where students adapt and perform scenes from Macbeth. It includes specific scaffolds and assessment tools designed for WIDA Level 2-3 ELLs to demonstrate growth in speaking and listening.

A cross-curricular project where students research a significant historical figure from the fields of science, civil rights, or WWII and transform their findings into a compelling 1-2 minute theatrical monologue. Students develop both historical inquiry skills and dramatic performance techniques.

This lesson explores the psychological impact of colors and how they influence human emotion and perception in art and design.

Students explore the wax-resist watercolor technique to create vibrant landscapes. This lesson introduces basic color mixing and the "magic" of how oil and water don't mix.

A lesson exploring the speed of music through Italian tempo markings, the use of metronomes, and understanding Beats Per Minute (BPM).

A comprehensive guide to understanding and applying musical tempo, covering Italian terminology, BPM, and metronome markings.

High-level planning resources and summaries for the Mother's Day unit.