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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.