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We are excited to provide this searchable directory as a resource for educators to integrate the arts into elementary classrooms across Wake County. These lesson plans have been developed by educators who’ve participated in the Arts Integration Institute. To date, nearly 100 lesson plans are available to inspire and engage you and your students!

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Color Me Rich in Art!

Donna Campbell, Jacqueline Isadore, Penny Ferrell

  • Grade Level: First
  • Arts Content Area: Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts, Math

Comin’ Up A Cloud

Ginny Merritt

  • Grade Level: Second
  • Arts Content Area: Dance, Music, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Science

Dance and Music Integration Math

Luciana Nielson

  • Grade Level: Fourth, Kindergarten
  • Arts Content Area: Dance, Music

Dancing Historical Perspectives

Wendy Menachery

  • Grade Level: Fifth
  • Arts Content Area: Dance
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts, Social Studies

Dancing Your Way Through Properties

Lee Pruette, Karen Downey, Jennifer Klyne, Sarah Chew

  • Grade Level: First, Kindergarten, Second
  • Arts Content Area: Dance, Music, Theatre Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Math, Science

Decomposing Dance

Sarah Downing

  • Grade Level: Kindergarten
  • Arts Content Area: Dance
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Math

Defining Landscapes through Movement and Secret Room Books

Angel Armstrong, Tori Bates, Carrie Daulton, Krystal Holmes

  • Grade Level: Third
  • Arts Content Area: Dance, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Social Studies

Drumming Out Addends

Amanda Pitts

  • Grade Level: First
  • Arts Content Area: Music
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Math

Expressions Everywhere

Diane Rowe

  • Grade Level: Fifth
  • Arts Content Area: Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Math

Flight Patterns: Exploring Shape and Color with Butterfly Design

Alice Spickard, Cindy Motamen, Garnett Webb, Jonathan Richard, Natalia Disney, Sara Ridings

  • Grade Level: Kindergarten
  • Arts Content Area: Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts
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On the SIXTH day of impact, the arts gave to me... On the SIXTH day of impact, the arts gave to me... SIX teaching artists bringing creativity to classrooms!

In 2025, our Arts Integration program paid six artists $12,532 for teaching 32 educators how to enhance curriculum with the arts.

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🎵 On the FIFTH day of impact, the arts gave to me. 🎵 On the FIFTH day of impact, the arts gave to me... FIVE future leaders! 🌟 

Congratulations to @Alexia Ray, one of our FIVE interns this summer, who was selected as a Lamond GenNext Awardee! 

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🎵 On the FOURTH day of impact, the arts gave to me 🎵 On the FOURTH day of impact, the arts gave to me... Connection and well-being! 

Our new Arts in Communities initiative paid four artists $7,626.23 to bring meaningful arts experiences to aging and healing populations. Thanks to @homeinsteadinc for support to launch this program!

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🎵 On the SECOND day of impact, the arts gave to me 🎵 On the SECOND day of impact, the arts gave to me... a school performance and a memory students won't forget!

Recently, Shana Tucker brought together band, orchestra, and chorus students for an unforgettable performance at @wcpss_schools Washington Elementary.

“I loved how you were able to incorporate some of our student musicians on stage with you; they really enjoyed it and will be a memory they won't forget!” 
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