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All the Colors We Are

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students make a hand print mural. In this painting instructional activity, students read the book All the Colors We Are and describe the color of their skin.  Students learn how to mix paints to create various skin tones, create...
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Flags and Freedom

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students create their own flag with symbols and colors that each have specific meanings. For this flags lesson plan, students review the American Flag and what the symbols and colors of it mean.
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Parade of Colors

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this American holidays activity, students follow directions to make a wand using construction paper and crepe paper streamers. Background information on Memorial Day and Independence Day is provided for teachers.
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Finger Painting With a Purpose

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
With finger painting lessons and activities students can see their hands and fingers as tools for creativity.
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Flowers

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
Young scholars create flowers out of coffee filters, green construction paper, pipe cleaners, scissors, and glue in this quick and easy pre-Kindergarten lesson for Spring time. The lesson is broken down into six short steps with clearly...
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Fringe My Heart

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create fringed Valentine's Day hearts in this Art lesson for the elementary school classroom. The lesson includes step-by-step instructions and a materials list. This was created by an 11-year old who loves arts and crafts.
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Who Ever Heard Of Red Shamrocks?

For Teachers K - 6th
Pupils discover optical illusions in this lesson that uses a red shamrock and white construction paper. Emphasis is placed upon inquiry, experiment, and then a short discussion on optical illusions and complimentary colors.
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Technology that Makes Phonics Fun

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the Internet by participating in on-line educational activities.  In this educational technology lesson, students utilize interactive story books, podcasts, and games to help expand an understanding of phonics....
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Colored Sand Art

For Teachers K - 5th
Students try different mediums to create works of art. Have students then decide what colors to put onto the glue. The colored sand can be sprinkles on by hand of shaken on by using salt or pepper shakers.
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EarTwiggle

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this counting leaves worksheet, learners assist EarTwiggle in counting all the leaves found within a piece of art and then place their answer in the box provided at the lower right hand corner.
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We're All The Same on the Inside

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss prejudice around the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. They use brown and white eggs to discover that they are both the same on the inside even though they look different on the outside.
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Soak in the Fun with Rainy Day Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Rain-themed crafts and activities that will engage and enthrall little learners.
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Dreamcatchers

For Teachers K - 5th
After reading a Native American legend about dreamcatchers, why not make some. This resource provides several good links that explain the legend of the dreamcatcher and step-by-step instructions for making them with the class. Tip: If...
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Fall Cubism Collage

For Teachers K - 4th
Fall is an amazing season and leaves are fantastic subjects for artists to examine. Young artists use leaves to create fall collages using the rubbing technique. 
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No is No, Si is Yes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders match the body part words in Spanish to a picture. They receive a picture of a human with lines coming from its feet, hands, and arms. Students use a word bank, to write the Spanish word that corresponds to the picture. ...