http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_plans/articles The Search Engine for Teachers http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/18_March_2010/302/tessellation_lesson_plans Students in second through eighth grades can fill their imaginations with repeating shapes! Alison Panik Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/18_March_2010/302/tessellation_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/08_March_2010/281/st_patrick_s_day_art_projects Activities to make March 17th more than just a day for the “wearin’ o’ the green!” Alison Panik Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/08_March_2010/281/st_patrick_s_day_art_projects http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/02_March_2010/290/symmetry_in_children_s_art_experiences Read between the lines of symmetry to make important connections between math, art, culture, and nature. Alison Panik Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:30:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/02_March_2010/290/symmetry_in_children_s_art_experiences http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/24_February_2010/265/make_a_collage Collage techniques give students another creative way to express themselves. Alison Panik Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/24_February_2010/265/make_a_collage http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/11_February_2010/261/warm_up_to_weaving_with_the_right_lesson_plans Explore the process of creating the fabrics, cloths, blankets, and rugs that warm the chilly months of winter with weaving lesson plans. Alison Panik Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:15:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/11_February_2010/261/warm_up_to_weaving_with_the_right_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/12_January_2010/236/winter_art_lesson_plans_and_adventures See the season as an opportunity for unique creative experiences with winter art lesson plans! Alison Panik Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:40:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/12_January_2010/236/winter_art_lesson_plans_and_adventures http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/15_December_2009/224/take_a_look_at_nature_with_landscape_lesson_plans Let local nature inspire original art with these landscape lesson plans. Alison Panik Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/15_December_2009/224/take_a_look_at_nature_with_landscape_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/02_December_2009/214/make_art_class_merry_with_creative_christmas_art_activities Kids get hands-on with seasonal crafts through Christmas art activities! Alison Panik Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/02_December_2009/214/make_art_class_merry_with_creative_christmas_art_activities http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/24_November_2009/208/trot_out_the_creativity_with_turkey_themed_art_activities Take the traditional handprint turkey to the next level with art activities that integrate writing, color, poetry, and family involvement Alison Panik Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:29:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/24_November_2009/208/trot_out_the_creativity_with_turkey_themed_art_activities http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/23_November_2009/219/focus_on_the_art_of_photography_with_photography_lesson_plans Students explore the world around them through the lens of a camera with these photography lesson plans. Alison Panik Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/23_November_2009/219/focus_on_the_art_of_photography_with_photography_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/16_November_2009/199/exploring_the_science_of_water_in_art_water_cycle_lesson_plans Water cycle lesson plans provide an opportunity for teachers to collaborate, and students to discuss this important resource. Alison Panik Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_planning_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/16_November_2009/199/exploring_the_science_of_water_in_art_water_cycle_lesson_plans http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/elementary_art_lesson_plans/08_November_2009/190/give_thanksgiving_art_lessons_a_festive_focus Take a step away from handprint turkeys with thanksgiving art lesson plans that explore gratitude, celebrations, and traditions. Alison Panik Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/elementary_art_lesson_plans/08_November_2009/190/give_thanksgiving_art_lessons_a_festive_focus http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/elementary_art_lesson_plans/22_October_2009/172/halloween_art_lessons_explore_the_mystery_of_masks Halloween art projects take a mysterious turn as students discover the mystery and magic behind mask traditions around the world Alison Panik Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/elementary_art_lesson_plans/22_October_2009/172/halloween_art_lessons_explore_the_mystery_of_masks http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/12_October_2009/157/project_based_learning_and_the_arts You can get students actively involved in their learning with lessons that encourage group interaction and problem-solving. Alison Panik Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:15:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/12_October_2009/157/project_based_learning_and_the_arts http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/28_September_2009/142/kindergarteners_get_into_line_with_the_right_art_lessons Exercise new school skills with collaborative lessons focused on the concept of line. Alison Panik Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:26:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/28_September_2009/142/kindergarteners_get_into_line_with_the_right_art_lessons http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/elementary_art_lesson_plans/19_September_2009/126/back_to_school_with_paper_quilts_and_partnerships Make a commitment to collaboration, and build classroom community by integrating art and classroom objectives to create a paper quilt. Alison Panik Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/curriculum_connections/elementary_art_lesson_plans/19_September_2009/126/back_to_school_with_paper_quilts_and_partnerships http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/24_August_2009/101/back_to_school_portfolio_projects By creating portfolios, you can provide opportunities for students to organize, study, reflect upon, and write about their art. Alison Panik Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/directory_articles/elementary_art_lesson_plans/24_August_2009/101/back_to_school_portfolio_projects