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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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On the Outside Looking In

Susan Howard, Brandy Garrett, Joey Mulholland, Kathee Myers

  • Grade Level: Fifth, Fourth, Third
  • Arts Content Area: Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts

One Minute Reading Challenge

Brianne Dellinger and Kelley Nations

  • Grade Level: Fifth, Fourth, Third
  • Arts Content Area: Theatre Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts

Overcoming Learning Challenges Around the World

Becky Brown

  • Grade Level: Third
  • Arts Content Area: Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts

Ruff & Gruff: Wow Words of the Three Billy Goats Gruff

Felisa Parker

  • Grade Level: Third
  • Arts Content Area: Theatre Arts, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts

See, Think, Write!

Jet Schmidt, Jessica Gizzi, Bonnie Martin

  • Grade Level: Second, Third
  • Arts Content Area: Creative Writing, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts, Social Studies

Show Me the Money!

Susan Howard, Brandy Garrett, Joey Mulholland, Kathee Myers

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

Skip’n to the Beat!

Tam Bobbitt

  • Grade Level: Third
  • Arts Content Area: Dance
  • Non-Arts Content Area: PE

Squarescapes

Erin Gannon

  • Grade Level: Third
  • Arts Content Area: Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

Storytelling with Emotion

Linda Collura, Wendy Menachery

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

The 6 M’s – Meter, Measure, Music, Math, Movement and More!

Kenya Snider

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