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Four Ways Cartooning Sparks Storytelling

Middle-school students use cartooning to turn personal experiences and imaginative ideas into playful stories.

28 September 2026Middle School
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The Gift of Giving: From Perspective Drawings to Personal Gifts

Middle-school students take inspiration from Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree and transform a painted cube into a meaningful gift through reflective writing.

28 September 2026Middle School
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General Pencil

The General Pencil Company is a historic, family-owned American manufacturer based in Jersey City, New Jersey, that has been handcrafting traditional wood pencils and fine art supplies since 1889.

28 September 2026Advertisement
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When Students Realize Art Can Speak: Painting Endangered Species

Elementary students create grayscale paintings that go beyond a lesson in value as they become invested in the endangered species they portray.

28 September 2026Elementary
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Stars, Moon, and Ladders: Inspiration from a Classic Children’s Book

Young students practice foundational art skills, such as creating shapes, while drawing and painting a scene inspired by an Eric Carle picture book.

28 September 2026Early Childhood
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Rosetta Remix: Creating Your Own Hieroglyphic Language

Elementary students draw on ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and the icon-based artwork of Ryan McGinness to create their own system of symbols representing their identity.

28 September 2026Elementary
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Covering the Masters: Reimagining Iconic Works

Elementary students develop a renewed interest in master studies when challenged to put their own twist on famous artworks.

18 August 2026Elementary
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Middle School ClipCard | Popcorn Still Life

Middle-school students render still-life drawings of popcorn, focusing on shape, value, texture, and form.

18 August 2026Middle School
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Elementary ClipCard | Random Pick Creation

Elementary students test their problem-solving skills as they incorporate random elements into imaginative scenes.

18 August 2026Elementary
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Birthday Twins: Connecting Personal Art-Making to Art History

High-school students create personalized birthday-themed designs and a second artwork inspired by an artist who shares their birthday.

18 August 2026High School
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Artist Trading Cards: From One-Day Lesson to Schoolwide Collaboration

Middle-school students create and exchange artist trading cards in a project that grows into a schoolwide experience connecting students and staff.

18 August 2026Middle School
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The Beat Goes On: Creating Connections with Altered Albums

Middle-school students integrate music, history, math, science, and language arts as they paint visual interpretations of songs on vinyl records.

18 August 2026Middle School