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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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15 Minutes of Fame: The Body

Kristi Trangsrud, Lisa Willis Carpenter

  • Grade Level: Fourth, Third
  • Arts Content Area: Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Math, Science

Above, Below and Around the Corner

Shane Barham, Tina Stocks, Lori Little, Anita Hales

  • Grade Level: Kindergarten
  • Arts Content Area: Theatre Arts, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: Math, PE, Science

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day through Eric Carle’s Eyes

Carol Owen, Pam Buckland, Nick Bulloch

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

Another Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Susan Zelasky, Donna Underwood, Kelly Merrick, Roger Otto

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

Bayang (“Shadow”) Fables

Nancy East

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

Breathing in the Garden

Michelle Krasner, Cris Laurens, Susan Warren, Jamila Smith

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

Bringing Spanish Speaking Countries into the Classroom

Shannon McKenna

  • Grade Level: Fifth, Fourth, Third
  • Arts Content Area: Theatre Arts, Visual Arts
  • Non-Arts Content Area: English Language Arts, Global Studies/World Languages, Social Studies, Technology

Catch Me If You Can

Artie Denman, Beth Silver, Tanya Pitts

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

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
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Join us as we celebrate a record-breaking 460 Artists in Schools programs during the 45th year of AIS—bringing creativity, inspiration, and the power of the arts to students across Wake County.

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A great day of professional development for the ID A great day of professional development for the IDEAL interns learning about fundraising.  Thank you Community Foundation of North Carolina for hosting and to our panelists for their time and knowledge.
Meredyth Pederson Cooper directed and designed Cir Meredyth Pederson Cooper directed and designed Circle and Square—a playful theatre experience for ages 2–5 and their caregivers—with support from a 2025 Artist Support Grant from United Arts Wake County.

Now it’s your turn. Applications for the 2026 Artist Support Grants are now open! Artists in Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake counties are eligible to apply for up to $1,500.

Visit unitedarts.org/ASG for more information. 

📸: Arron Johnson
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