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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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Comparing and Contrasting Characters in Two Different Texts

Julie Martois-Kinsey

  • Grade Level: Fifth, First, Fourth, Kindergarten, Second, Third
  • Arts Content Area: Creative Writing, Dance, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts

Dance and Music Integration Math

Luciana Nielson

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

Dance Your Way Through Changes in Matter

Yvonne Spalding

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

Dance, Listen, Talk!

Jean Meares

  • Grade Level: First, Kindergarten, Second
  • Arts Content Area: Dance
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts, PE

Dancing Character Traits

Chelsea Francis

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

Dancing Historical Perspectives

Wendy Menachery

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

Dancing the Water Cycle

Ken Warych

  • Grade Level: Fifth
  • Arts Content Area: Dance
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Science

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

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
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