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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grade 2 Scope and Sequence Visual Art Curriculum Map
This comprehensive September to June guide for a well-rounded second 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
1st - 3rd
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
Poinsettia Painting Art Lesson
Studying and painting poinsettia plants are great ways to engage students in botanical illustration. Not only will this lesson develop students' painting skills it will result in a beautiful school display perfect for the month of December. Did you know the Poinsettia is not only associated with the Christmas season. That is what most people think, but it has a rich history originating in Mexico. It is named for John Roberts Poinsett who introduced the plant to the United States and who is now
2nd - 5th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Timesaving Elementary Art Painting Lessons
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
Peter Anton Inspired Box of Chocolates Sculpture Art Lesson
Engage students in a hands-on study of food-themed art, specifically the work of Peter Anton. Use close investigation of chocolate examples as well as observation of inspirational artworks before sculpting realistic chocolates that easily fool the eye. This lesson is perfect any time of the year but may be especially fun around Valentine's Day. This lesson was designed for elementary students in grades 1 to 4. It is adaptable to older or more ambitious students who would be able to add more comp
1st - 4th
Art, Visual Arts
Stamp and Collage Robot Art Lesson
Capture your students' attention with robots! This stamp and collage lesson leverages students' natural interest and builds upon prior knowledge about robots from popular culture. Students learn to use found items as stamping tools to create fun backgrounds on which to collage unique robots made up of simple shapes. This lesson was designed for elementary students in grades kindergarten to grade 2. The duration of the lesson is flexible to the needs of the class and may range from as short as 90
K - 2nd
Art, Visual Arts
Guatemalan Worry Dolls Art Lesson | SEL
Introduce your students to the origin and contemporary use of worry dolls as an aspect of Guatemalan culture and commerce. In this lesson students will become familiar with the purpose of worry dolls as a method for alleviating worries and as a strategy that can be easily adapted for social emotional wellness. Through the creation of their own dolls, students will develop technical skills with tying knots, using pattern templates and simple stitching. This lesson was designed for elementary stud
3rd - 5th
Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Grade 3 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
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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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