Students will be able to ring in Cinco de Mayo with these recycled maracas that they will design and get to play music with by rattling them back and forth. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage, culture, and pride. 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, construct and create Easter eggs complete with a baby chick that hatches from it. This is a whimsical interactive project that the children can play with long after they have finished creating 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 design their very own flower cards that open up to reveal a flower pot with a secret message that they will write inside. The cards will also transform into mini wearable purses for their moms. 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 ring in Cinco de Mayo with these recycled maracas that they will design and get to play music with by rattling them back and forth. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage, culture, and pride. 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 create their own umbrellas to celebrate the rainy season of spring for the theme of April showers bring May flowers. 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.

The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In Japan, Kodomo no hi, or “Children’s Day,” is celebrated every year on May 5. It is a day set aside to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their happiness. Koinobori, or cloth carp streamers, are flown on poles outside of public buildings and private houses to bring luck and good fortune to the children inside. In Japanese culture, the carp symbolizes courage and strength because of its ability to swim up a waterfall. The children will create and hang their own colorful carp-shaped koinobori flags from a cherry blossom branch and watch as their tails fly in the air. 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 create a Memorial Day wreath in the colors of the American flag to hang in their house so that they can always honor and remember all of the brave soldiers that fought for the country complete with a poppy flower- the symbol of remembrance and hope-growing from 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 Haitian heritage month in May with this metal inspired project by designing and constructing their own sculptures in the Haitian tradition of metal art depicting a face. Haitians are known for their unique metal sculptures. 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 create a Memorial Day wreath in the colors of the American flag to hang in their house so that they can always honor and remember all of the brave soldiers that fought for the country complete with a poppy flower- the symbol of remembrance and hope-growing from 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 design their very own flower cards that open up to reveal a flower pot with a secret message that they will write inside. The cards will also transform into mini wearable purses for their moms. 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 Haitian heritage month in May with this metal inspired project by designing and constructing their own sculptures in the Haitian tradition of metal art depicting a face. Haitians are known for their unique metal sculptures. 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 2 events with this art project in the month of June: flag day and National American eagle day by constructing an American flag with an eagle emerging proudly from her nest that they can hang in their house as a reminder of the day the American flag was born and a reminder to protect the American eagle from extinction by raising awareness.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 their own card shaped like a shirt and vest for Father’s Day to celebrate and honor their dad, grandfather, step-dad and all men who act as a father figure in their life. The card has a flap to reveal a message that they will write and further artwork. 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 their own card shaped like a shirt and vest for Father’s Day to celebrate and honor their dad, grandfather, step-dad and all men who act as a father figure in their life. The card has a flap to reveal a message that they will write and further artwork. 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 2 events with this art project in the month of June: flag day and National American eagle day by constructing an American flag with an eagle emerging proudly from her nest that they can hang in their house as a reminder of the day the American flag was born and a reminder to protect the American eagle from extinction by raising awareness. 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 develop shape recognition with this pencil school bus that combines basic shapes like circles for wheels to roll into and welcome the new school year! They will get to make their very own magic school bus using a medley of shapes that can fly in the air that is shaped like a big pencil. 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 develop shape recognition with this pencil school bus that combines basic shapes like circles for wheels to roll into and welcome the new school year! They will get to make their very own magic school bus using a medley of shapes that can fly in the air that is shaped like a big pencil. 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 make their own interactive underwater scene and customize it with a starfish, shells, gravel and coral complete with a moving puppet fish that will be able to swim from side to side in his ocean home. 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 develop shape recognition with this pencil school bus that combines basic shapes like circles for wheels to roll into and welcome the new school year! They will get to make their very own magic school bus using a medley of shapes that can fly in the air that is shaped like a big pencil. 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 make their own interactive underwater scene and customize it with a starfish, shells, gravel and coral complete with a moving puppet fish that will be able to swim from side to side in his ocean home. 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.