About the store
I opened Studio SmArt initially because other art teachers liked my lessons and wanted a place to buy them. Designing art curriculum that teachers both want and need is still the driving force behind every resource that I upload.
I understand the importance of knowing that the content you are teaching is well researched, thoughtfully designed, easy to implement, time saving, and most importantly engaging. You are the art teacher rock star for your students!
Going down the research rabbit hole and testing out lesson ideas has always been something I enjoy, ever since I wrote my first lesson plan in undergrad. That is why I am happy to do all that work for you, so that all you have to do is some expected material prep and lead a lesson that will impress the adults while keeping students' interest.
As a busy art teacher, do you really want to spend hours upon hours researching, aligning standards, and writing objectives? Probably not, right?
I draw from over fifteen years of experience as a licensed art educator teaching in Pre-kindergarten to grade 12 classrooms, workshops, and private lessons to bring you resources that are designed to make your life easier by eliminating tons of time spent planning. Once you have these resources you will use them for years because your students will love them.
My own educational background includes a very helpful mix of fine art, art history and writing. That means that when I design an art lesson, I do my best to provide relevant historical or contemporary art references that will enhance learning. You'll also find lessons that have interdisciplinary connections that encourage students to write about their art or as part of their art process.
When I am not teaching, researching or creating amazing teacher resources, you'll find me actively involved in my state's art education association where I serve as the chair of the professional development committee. It is yet another way that I work to support other art teachers.
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Elementary Art Curriculum Map | Kindergarten - Grade 5 Scope and Sequence Bundle
Writing a curriculum from scratch can take hours, days or even weeks. Save yourself valuable time with this comprehensive September to June guide for a well-rounded kindergarten through 5th grade visual art program. This resource does all that work for you arranged in four columns: Content, Skills, Assessments and Standards. Please note the aligned standards are based on the US National Core Arts Standards.The assessment section includes suggested 2D and 3D projects, many of which are inspired
K - 6th
Visual Arts
Elementary Art Curriculum Maps | Kindergarten - Grade 5 | and Supply Guide
Writing a curriculum from scratch can take hours, days or even weeks. Save yourself valuable time with this comprehensive September to June guide for a well-rounded kindergarten through 5th grade visual art program. This resource does all that work for you arranged in four columns: Content, Skills, Assessments and Standards. Please note the aligned standards are based on the US National Core Arts Standards.The assessment section includes suggested 2D and 3D projects, many of which are inspired
K - 6th
Visual Arts
Grade 2 Art Curriculum | 10 Projects
Save time with a year's worth of planned art lessons! Second grade art lessons offer variety of shorter projects and ones that require multiple classes to complete. With this bundle and the coordinating curriculum map it is possible to have a full year of art lessons with the implementation of in-depth study around the introduced artists and countries. The lessons in this bundle bring the world of art and artists to the classroom, including such as artists as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and
2nd - 4th
Art, Visual Arts
Grade 1 Art Curriculum | 17 Projects
Save time with a year's worth of planned art lessons! First grade art lessons can take one class or several classes to complete depending on the content of each lesson. With this bundle in combination with the coordinating curriculum map it is possible to have a full year of art lessons with the implementation of time for students to explore new skills and techniques. The lessons in this bundle engage students in fun art making while learning about color theory, lines, patterns, shapes, and so m
K - 2nd
Art, Visual Arts
Kindergarten Scope and Sequence Visual Art Curriculum Map
This comprehensive September to June guide for a well-rounded kindergarten visual art program saves you valuable time. Writing a curriculum from scratch can take hours, days or even weeks. This resource does all that work for you arranged in four columns: Content, Skills, Assessments and Standards. Please note the aligned standards are based on the US National Core Arts Standards.The assessment section includes suggested 2D and 3D projects, many of which are inspired by well-known artists that
K - 1st
Visual Arts
21 Art Lessons Inspired by Famous Artists and Art Movements
If you are looking to infuse your elementary art curriculum with art history or artists to inspire your students, this is the bundle for you. This growing bundle currently includes 21 complete lesson plans. As new lessons along this theme are added to Studio SmArt and to this bundle your investment in this lesson collection with become more valuable at no additional cost to you. All lessons include student objectives, a visual example of a finished project, a list of materials, a list of sugges
1st - 5th
Art History, Visual Arts
Grade 1 Scope and Sequence Visual Art Curriculum Map
This comprehensive September to June guide for a well-rounded first grade visual art program saves you valuable time. Writing a curriculum from scratch can take hours, days or even weeks. This resource does all that work for you arranged in four columns: Content, Skills, Assessments and Standards. Please note the aligned standards are based on the US National Core Arts Standards.The assessment section includes suggested 2D and 3D projects, many of which are inspired by well-known artists that h
K - 2nd
Visual Arts
Alexander Calder Colors, Lines, and Shapes Art Lesson
Introduce your students to the art of American artist Alexander Calder. In this lesson students will become familiar with the broader selection of Alexander Calder's work with a focus on his use of primary colors, lines, and shapes. They will learn to identify Calder's stylistic elements to incorporate elements of his style into their own unique two-dimensional works of art. This lesson was designed for elementary students in grades kindergarten to grade 2. The duration of the lesson is flexible
K - 2nd
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Grade 1 Art Curriculum | 17 Projects
Faberge Inspired Paper Mache Egg Sculpture Art Lesson
This lesson introduces students to the renowned work of the House of Faberge, specifically its infamous Imperial eggs. The purpose of the works as well as their place as either art or craft are considered. Students use additive techniques to create their own paper mache eggs with an attention to detail and craftsmanship using their choice of a variety of materials. The basic egg sculpting technique can be used to learn about other cultural egg traditions, including those of the Ukraine, Mexico,
3rd - 6th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Grade 3 Art Curriculum | 9 Projects
3 Recycled Materials Art Lessons
This trio of lessons presents an opportunity for elementary through high school art students to create work using recycled and upcycled materials such as unwanted magazine pages and empty cardboard food packaging. Students will enjoy crafting an upcycled bowl that they can use to hold small trinkets!If your art program does not offer clay, creating a small bowl such as this one is a perfect addition to the three-dimensional options students may have. Teachers may choose to present this lesson as
K - 10th
Art, Visual Arts
Alexander Calder Wire Figures Art Lesson
Introduce your students to the art of American artist Alexander Calder. In this lesson students will become familiar with the early wire work of Alexander Calder, specifically his circus. They will learn to identify Calder's stylistic elements such as his use of contour line, captured movement, and implied gesture to incorporate elements of his style into their own unique wire figure sculptures. Students will problem solve challenges involving physical balance, proportion, and attachment strateg
3rd - 6th
Art, Art History, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Grade 4 Art Curriculum | 9 Projects
Wayne Thiebaud Inspired Cake Slice Sculpture Art Lesson
Engage students in a hands-on study of cake-themed art, specifically the work of Wayne Thiebaud. Take part in a compare and contrast discussion between the 2D work of Wayne Thiebaud and the 3D work of Claes Oldenberg before setting out to sculpt unique cake creations. This lesson was designed for elementary or middle school students in grades 4 to 6. This lesson is adaptable to older students who would be able to add more complexity to the sculptures or use other building materials. The durati
4th - 6th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Grade 4 Art Curriculum | 9 Projects
Grade 3 Art Curriculum | 9 Projects
Save time with a year's worth of planned art lessons! Third grade art lessons typically require multiple classes to complete. With this bundle it is possible to have a full year of art lessons with the implementation of in-depth study and exploration around the introduced cultures and skills. The lessons in this bundle integrate crafts (such as worry dolls and embroidery) with fine art (such as stained glass, sculpture and painting). Students will create projects inspired by cultures and places
2nd - 4th
Art, Visual Arts
Grade 4 Art Curriculum | 9 Projects
Save time with a year's worth of planned art lessons! Fourth grade art lessons typically require multiple classes to complete. With this bundle it is possible to have a full year of art lessons with the implementation of in-depth study around the introduced artists. The lessons in this bundle introduce students to a variety of artists (mostly American) through a diverse selection of projects exploring painting, observational drawing, and sculpture. Featured artists include, Edward Hopper, Alexan
4th
Art, Visual Arts
Visual Art Curriculum Map Grade 6
A comprehensive September to June guide for a well-rounded sixth grade visual art program. Information includes: Content, Skills, Assessments and Standards. (Please note the standards listed are based on the 2019 Massachusetts Curriculum Framework Standards and 21st Century Skills). The assessment section includes project titles with suggested media. These lessons are being added throughout the year to Studio Smart. The content can also be adapted to suit younger or older students. The theme for
5th - 8th
Visual Arts
Panama Molas Paper Collage Art Lesson
Introduce your students to the origin and contemporary use of molas in this cultural art lesson inspired by the Guna people of Panama and Colombia. In this lesson students will become familiar with the traditional qualities of authentic molas as well as their generational significance. Students will be inspired by a close study of mola design elements in the creation of their own art, substituting the use of accessible paper collage in place of stitched fabric. This lesson was designed for eleme
3rd - 5th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Grade 3 Art Curriculum | 9 Projects
4 Pop Art Inspired Art Lessons Inspired by Haring, Britto, Warhol & Lichtenstein
This curated selection of Studio Smart lessons gathers together 4 lessons inspired by artists whose works are often associated with the Pop Art style: Keith Haring, Romero Britto, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. All lessons include student objectives, a visual example of a finished project, a list of materials, a list of suggested resources, an introduction, and instructional directions. Please view specific details for each lesson for more information regarding suggested grade levels, etc. *N
1st - 5th
Art History, Visual Arts
Faith Ringgold Inspired Quilt Collage Art Lesson
Introduce your students to the art of African American artist Faith Ringgold. In this lesson students will specifically become familiar with the artist's iconic story quilts. Students will not replicate any particular story quilt, but they will incorporate stylistic elements such as the use of narrative text, patterned squares and collaged fabric to create unique artwork along a chosen theme. This resource includes many engaging extras that can be used with students for this lesson or beyond. Fo
3rd - 5th
Visual Arts, Writing
Also included in:Â Grade 4 Art Curriculum | 9 Projects
3 Alexander Calder Elementary Art Lessons
If you love Alexander Calder's art and you want your students to love it, too, then this is the perfect bundle of lessons to make your lesson planning as easy as can be. Throughout his prolific career Calder worked in a variety of media creating both two-dimensional and three-dimension works of art. While certain stylistic elements are evident across his full portfolio the diversity of his work allows you to do completely different projects with different grades while still building student unde
K - 6th
Visual Arts
Robot Sculpture Recycled Materials Art Lesson
Capture your students' attention with robots! This sculpture lesson leverages students' natural interest and builds upon prior knowledge about robots from popular culture. Students learn to transform food packaging into a base form for sculpture. They explore creating custom painted papers to add skin and details to create prototypes of unique robots that they can interact with and imagine narratives for. This lesson was designed for elementary students in grades 1 to 3. The duration of the less
1st - 3rd
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Grade 1 Art Curriculum | 17 Projects
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About the store
Experience
I opened Studio SmArt initially because other art teachers liked my lessons and wanted a place to buy them. Designing art curriculum that teachers both want and need is still the driving force behind every resource that I upload.
I understand the importance of knowing that the content you are teaching is well researched, thoughtfully designed, easy to implement, time saving, and most importantly engaging. You are the art teacher rock star for your students!
Going down the research rabbit hole and testing out lesson ideas has always been something I enjoy, ever since I wrote my first lesson plan in undergrad. That is why I am happy to do all that work for you, so that all you have to do is some expected material prep and lead a lesson that will impress the adults while keeping students' interest.
As a busy art teacher, do you really want to spend hours upon hours researching, aligning standards, and writing objectives? Probably not, right?
I draw from over fifteen years of experience as a licensed art educator teaching in Pre-kindergarten to grade 12 classrooms, workshops, and private lessons to bring you resources that are designed to make your life easier by eliminating tons of time spent planning. Once you have these resources you will use them for years because your students will love them.
My own educational background includes a very helpful mix of fine art, art history and writing. That means that when I design an art lesson, I do my best to provide relevant historical or contemporary art references that will enhance learning. You'll also find lessons that have interdisciplinary connections that encourage students to write about their art or as part of their art process.
When I am not teaching, researching or creating amazing teacher resources, you'll find me actively involved in my state's art education association where I serve as the chair of the professional development committee. It is yet another way that I work to support other art teachers.
Teaching style
My personal teaching style centers the student artist and their expressive voice. Even if a lesson or technical demo involves direct instruction, I look for ways to incorporate elements of personal choice so that student artists can tell their stories, not mine.
I am inspired by and learn as much from my students as they do from me - maybe more. It is a symbiotic relationship; my teaching is always adapting, evolving and improving because of that.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Art teacher, illustrator, published writer, and changemaker. I am pleased to humbly brag that I have a contributing illustration in a book called "If Picasso Went to the Zoo." If you like Gustave Courbet, you'll like my illustration of "Courbet's Chimpanzee." I have also published several articles on the topics of art education and teaching. Most recently I was on the writing committee working on a supplement to my state department of education's arts frameworks, thus shaping the future of arts learning.
My own education history
I hold a B.F.A. in Fine Art and Art Education with a dual minor in Art History and Creative Writing. My media concentration was painting; however, I studied all art disciplines because I always knew I wanted to be an art teacher that could teach all the things. Anything I didn't learn in college I have learned through research, workshops, trainings or trial and error. When teaching, always stay one step ahead of your audience.
Additional biographical information
I am in the company of many great artists in my love of cats!
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