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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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The Many Faces of Cinderella

Sonia Marquez, Kathy Hopkins, Catherine Napolitano, Cindy Martin

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

The Perfect Quadrilateral Adapted from The Perfect Square by Michael Hall

Megan Kornegay

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

The Preamble—Our Freedoms Defined through Music and Dance- Connects with Unscramble the Preamble

Angela Mangum, Dana King, Erin Robbins, Jim Stranix

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

The Shape of Me

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

  • Grade Level: Kindergarten
  • Arts Content Area: Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Science, Social Studies

Unscramble the Preamble

Jim Stranix, Angie Mangum, Erin Robbins, Dana King

  • Grade Level: Fifth
  • Arts Content Area: Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Social Studies

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

Weather in Motion

Heather Capps, Denise Harrington, Jennifer Medlin, Paula Barnes-Cardinale

  • Grade Level: Second
  • Arts Content Area: Dance, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts, Technology

What is Government Made Of?

Susan Bock

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

What’s Shaking in Your Neck of the Woods?

Paula Barnes Cardinale, Jennifer Medlin, Heather Capps, Denise Harrington

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

What’s the Matter!?

Lisa Willis Carpenter, Natalie Beckett, Torsha Lenix

  • Grade Level: First, Second
  • Arts Content Area: Dance
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Science
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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!” 
— Melissa Holmes, Band Director

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