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
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
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
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
Roy Lichtenstein Inspired Portrait Pop Art Lesson
Introduce your comic-loving students to the art of Roy Lichtenstein. In this lesson students will learn to identify Lichtenstein's stylistic elements such as his use of limited color, line variation, composition, text, and his iconic Ben-Day dots. Students will consider how to consider imagery in combination with text to create a unique and expressive artwork. This is an excellent self-portrait, family portrait or celebrity portrait lesson that is flexible to allow for student interests. This le
4th - 6th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Low-Prep Art Lessons Using Markers
7 Mosaics Art Lessons Scaffolded for All Grades
This bundle of 7 complete mosaics lessons provides scaffolded learning beginning with kindergarten and built upon with each consecutive year of learning through middle school or even high school. (Note: Each lesson is also available individually in the Studio Smart store.) Each lesson includes the following information: Lesson objectives Materials list Suggested resources Suggested vocabulary Introductory information Step-by-step directions At least one visual of a completed project For kinderga
K - 12th, Adult Education
Art, Art History, Visual Arts
3D Letter Sculptures for Conceptual Installation Art Lesson
Promote critical thinking in your school community. Encourage students to make a statement about something that matters! Conceptual Art does just that! Going one step further to create a collaborative art installation engages everyone - artists and viewers alike. Suggested artwork from artists like Jenny Holzer and Bruce Nauman inspire students as they consider some important questions about the role of art in society. How are artists influenced by what happens around them? How are viewers influ
5th - 7th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â 21 Art Lessons Inspired by Famous Artists and Art Movements
Romare Bearden Mixed Media Collage Art Lesson
Introduce your students to the art of African American artist Romare Bearden. In this lesson students will become familiar with the artist's use of improvisation and collage in creating narrative works. Students will work individually and collaboratively around a chosen theme, experimenting with painted papers and found imagery. This resource includes a suggested list of jazz songs to reinforce the influence of music on Romare Bearden's work. An optional music reflection sheet encourages student
3rd - 6th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Grade 4 Art Curriculum | 9 Projects
Recycled Woven Magazine Baskets Art Lesson
Students will enjoy crafting a functional and decorative art object -- an upcycled woven basket that they can use to hold small trinkets! If you have wanted to try basket weaving without investing in costly materials this project is a perfect addition to the three-dimensional options students may have. It makes use of unwanted magazines (or other paper) making it a great way to teach about creative reuse and green thinking in the classroom -- perfect for an Earth Day project or any time of the y
5th - 10th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â 3 Recycled Materials Art Lessons
Recycled Mosaics Art Lesson
Students will enjoy crafting a functional or decorative art object -- an upcycled mosaic design using repurposed cardboard food packaging. If you have wanted to try mosaics without investing in costly materials this project is a perfect option. It makes use of unwanted thin cardboard food packaging making it a great way to teach about creative reuse and green thinking in the classroom -- perfect for an Earth Day project or any time of the year. This project can be adapted to suit a variety of s
2nd - 10th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â 3 Recycled Materials Art Lessons
31 Design Themed Art Task Cards
These art task cards encourage independence in your art students, eliminating the constant struggle of them bemoaning having no idea how to start. Ideation is often a challenging step in the creative process for students and adults. This 32-card deck of Design Challenge-themed prompts offers suggested starting points for idea generation and art creation. The prompts are best for learners and artists aged 12 and up, but teacher discretion may allow for use with younger learners. What is a Desig
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â 3 Months of Daily Art Task Cards | Design, Nature & Texture
Recycled Magazine Bowls Art Lesson
Students will enjoy crafting a functional and decorative art object -- 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. It makes use of unwanted magazines (or other paper) making it a great way to teach about creative reuse and green thinking in the classroom -- perfect for an Earth Day project or any time of the year. Teachers may c
5th - 10th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â 3 Recycled Materials Art Lessons
Islamic Inspired Mosaics Art Lesson
Grade 5 students learn about the prevalence of geometric designs in Islamic art, specifically mosaic tile work, as the create their own limited color motifs. Objectives Participate in a discussion about Islamic tile designs and their relation to the Islamic culture. Create individual artworks to be included in a collaborative display that emphasizes the characteristics of Islamic decorative arts. Apply knowledge of the elements and principles of design in the development of geometric motifs. Th
4th - 6th
Art, Art History, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â 7 Mosaics Art Lessons Scaffolded for All Grades
Edward Hopper Inspired Lighthouses Art Lesson
This lesson introduces students to work of American realist artist Edward Hopper. Through a comparative study of the artist's work and the creation of their own paintings students learn about perspective, form, value, and visual texture as well as color mixing. If you have nearby lighthouses then this lesson becomes especially meaningful for students to make connections with their local landmarks. Objectives Become familiar with the lighthouse paintings of American realist artist, Edward Hopper.
3rd - 6th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Timesaving Elementary Art Painting Lessons
Grade 5 Scope and Sequence Visual Art Curriculum Map
This comprehensive September to June guide for a well-rounded fifth 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
4th - 6th
Visual Arts
31 Texture Themed Art Task Cards
These art task cards encourage independence in your art students, eliminating the constant struggle of them bemoaning having no idea how to start. Ideation is often a challenging step in the creative process for students and adults. This 32-card deck of Texture-themed prompts offers suggested starting points for idea generation and art creation. The prompts are best for learners and artists aged 12 and up, but teacher discretion may allow for use with younger learners. What is the theme of Te
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â 3 Months of Daily Art Task Cards | Design, Nature & Texture
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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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