Root & Render

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Minnesota, United States

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I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember, with a deep love for painting and a passion for capturing the natural world. I’ve won various awards for my artwork, but winning awards doesn't feel half as good as earning a hug from an 8th grader in your first year of teaching. Beyond the traditional classroom, I’m passionate about environmental science and spend my summers and weekends as a naturalist, exploring and educating others about the world around us. I love blending art and nature in my teaching, inspiring students to create with both skill and meaning.

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Think Like an Artist: Revision Reflection Questions for Art Students

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Help students move beyond “fixing mistakes” and into meaningful artistic thinking with this revision reflection guide. This resource includes structured prompts that guide students to reflect on their creative choices, identify what is working, and develop stronger, more intentional artwork. Students are encouraged to think about: What surprised or inspired them during the process How to build on successful ideas The message behind their artwork How to make their message clearer and more in

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe: An Interactive Educational PowerPoint

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This free interactive PowerPoint introduces students and educators to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe through history, culture, government, artistic traditions, foodways, and contemporary life. Designed as an educational resource, this slideshow encourages respectful learning and cultural awareness while helping teachers integrate Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum. The presentation briefly touches on: Historical background Government and sovereignty Ojibwe culture and traditions

5th - 12th

Government, Native Americans, U.S. History

Reflection on Effort & Grit: Growth Mindset Mini Lesson

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Help students build resilience, perseverance, and a growth mindset with this quick, meaningful mini lesson on grit and effort. Inspired by the story of Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey, this activity encourages students to reflect on a time they struggled, kept trying, and improved through effort. Includes a reflection slide designed for handwritten responses on scratch paper and low-pressure partner sharing. Perfect for SEL, advisory, art class discussions, digital art, back-to-school community buil

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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (Arts)

Clay Monarch Butterfly Slab Project

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This hands-on ceramics lesson introduces young learners to basic clay techniques while drawing inspiration from nature! Students will create Monarch butterflies using slab-building methods, learning that if they can make a sphere, slab, or coil, they can make this butterfly! Through guided instruction, they will roll, cut, smooth, and attach details using slip and score. Once fired, students will explore warm and cool colors by decorating their butterflies with a crayon resist and watercolor

K - 2nd

Visual Arts

PolliNatives: BioDiversity: Creating Native Gardens for Pollinators (SC-MN)

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Pollinator Garden Workshop: Lecture, Lesson Plan, Handout, and SlideshowThis comprehensive resource is designed for educators looking to introduce the concept of pollinator gardens to their students or community. It includes: Lecture: A detailed presentation on the importance of pollinator gardens, including information about native plants, the role of pollinators in ecosystems, and how to create a successful garden that supports local wildlife. Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide to teaching ad

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Biology, Earth Sciences, Other (Science)

Show - Think - Share

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Show, Think, Share is a simple yet effective peer feedback strategy that encourages students to reflect on their own artwork while engaging with their peers’ creative process. The process involves three key steps: Show – Students present their artwork and highlight one aspect they are proud of.Think – Students observe their partner’s work and identify something they appreciate.Share – Students offer constructive feedback, suggesting one area for improvement.This approach fosters a supportive cla

K - 12th

Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts