Students will be able to celebrate the return of the crisp autumn air and the tale of Johnny Appleseed by transforming each of themselves into Mr. Appleseed and Ms. Appleseed to continue in the footsteps of the legendary Johnny Appleseed and his positive message about sharing and caring for the apple trees. They will be “growing” their very own apple that hangs from a branch as well as plant and count the seeds needed inside the core of this special message of sharing that Mr. Appleseed has brought to us that resonates to this day and beyond from generation to generation! A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to observe and participate during September for National Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day (September 16) by assembling and designing Mexican folk art mirrors in the colors of red, white and green- the Mexican flag colors. These Mexican mirrors are created in the traditional folk art method that reflect who they are and they will write thoughts about themselves on the flap to reveal their reflection.A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to observe and participate during September for National Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day (September 16) by assembling and designing Mexican folk art mirrors in the colors of red, white and green- the Mexican flag colors. These Mexican mirrors are created in the traditional folk art method that reflect who they are and they will write thoughts about themselves on the flap to reveal their reflection. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Celebrate the return of the crisp autumn air and the tale of Johnny Appleseed by having each student transform each of themselves into Mr. Appleseed and Ms. Appleseed to continue in the footsteps of the legendary Johnny Appleseed and his positive message about sharing and caring for the apple trees. They will be “growing” their very own apple that hangs from a branch as well as plant and count the seeds needed inside the core of this special message of sharing that Mr. Appleseed has brought to us that resonates to this day and beyond from generation to generation! A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to observe and participate during September for National Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day (September 16) by assembling and designing Mexican folk art mirrors in the colors of red, white and green- the Mexican flag colors. These Mexican mirrors are created in the traditional folk art method that reflect who they are and they will write thoughts about themselves on the flap to reveal their reflection. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Have your little explorers recognize, identify, and build the 3 ships of Christopher Columbus- the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria to sail the sea and explore for new lands just like Christopher Columbus to honor his discovery of the new world.Their artwork will be interactive because they get to pull the string to move along the 3 ships on the water that they have designed complete with passengers looking out the windows of each ship and massive sails. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Have your little explorers recognize, identify, and build the 3 ships of Christopher Columbus- the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria to sail the sea and explore for new lands just like Christopher Columbus to honor his discovery of the new world.Their artwork will be interactive because they get to pull the string to move along the 3 ships on the water that they have designed complete with passengers looking out the windows of each ship and massive sails. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Have your little explorers recognize, identify, and build the 3 ships of Christopher Columbus- the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria to sail the sea and explore for new lands just like Christopher Columbus to honor his discovery of the new world.Their artwork will be interactive because they get to pull the string to move along the 3 ships on the water that they have designed complete with passengers looking out the windows of each ship and massive sails. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to celebrate National Italian American Heritage Month during October by designing these fun gondolas to sail across the waters of their imagination complete with a gondolier person inside to steer it! A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to celebrate National Italian American Heritage Month during October by designing these fun gondolas to sail across the waters of their imagination complete with a gondolier person inside to steer it! A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to celebrate National Italian American Heritage Month during October by designing these fun gondolas to sail across the waters of their imagination complete with a gondolier person inside to steer it! A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Celebrate national Polish heritage month during the month of October by making"wycinanki"-'paper-cut design corn poppy flowers (the national flower of Poland) with your students. They will also learn about using the design element of symmetry to create balance, harmony, and order in their artwork just like the traditional wycinanki that was first started in the 1800’s by Polish peasants to decorate their houses. They will also incorporate a layering process to make a more intricate design and to practice their fine motor skills. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Celebrate national Polish heritage month during the month of October by making"wycinanki"-'paper-cut design corn poppy flowers (the national flower of Poland) with your students. They will also learn about using the design element of symmetry to create balance, harmony, and order in their artwork just like the traditional wycinanki that was first started in the 1800’s by Polish peasants to decorate their houses. They will also incorporate a layering process to make a more intricate design and to practice their fine motor skills. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Celebrate national Polish heritage month during the month of October by making"wycinanki"-'paper-cut design corn poppy flowers (the national flower of Poland) with your students. They will also learn about using the design element of symmetry to create balance, harmony, and order in their artwork just like the traditional wycinanki that was first started in the 1800’s by Polish peasants to decorate their houses. They will also incorporate a layering process to make a more intricate design and to practice their fine motor skills. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Celebrate the birthday of the legendary artist of the 20th century Pablo Picasso on October 25th 1881 by having your students assemble a collage self portrait by arranging and repurposing recycled materials to emulate Picasso’s cubism style. It is helpful for the earth and creative to use recycled materials in art projects by giving them new life. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Celebrate the birthday of the legendary artist of the 20th century Pablo Picasso on October 25th 1881 by having your students assemble a collage self portrait by arranging and repurposing recycled materials to emulate Picasso’s cubism style. It is helpful for the earth and creative to use recycled materials in art projects by giving them new life. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Celebrate the birthday of the legendary artist of the 20th century Pablo Picasso on October 25th 1881 by having your students assemble a collage self portrait by arranging and repurposing recycled materials to emulate Picasso’s cubism style. It is helpful for the earth and creative to use recycled materials in art projects by giving them new life. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to design and construct an interactive jack-o-lantern puppet that expresses emotion by arranging a ribbon and a popsicle stick to animate the eyes and mouth. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Celebrate Halloween by having your students design and construct an interactive and animated talking and blinking jack-o-lantern puppet that expresses emotion with its eyes and mouth. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Have your students celebrate national drum month and national Native American heritage month during the month of November by constructing an interactive Native American drum and performing rhythmic beats on it. The drum is broadly considered to be the first musical instrument used by humans. For the Native Americans the drumming represents the heartbeat of the earth herself. Indigenous people of North America continue to use drums for dances, ceremonies, games, sacred practices, celebrations and spiritual festivals. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.