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Arts Integration

EDUCATE | INSPIRE | CONNECT

WHAT

WHATS ARTS INTEGRATION?

Arts integration is an approach to teaching where the arts (e.g., music, dance, drama, or visual arts) are woven into lessons from other subject areas such as math, science, language arts, or social studies. The goal is for students to learn both the art form and the academic content at the same time.

WHY

WHY IT WORKS

Arts integration is a powerful educational tool because it unlocks how kids naturally learn. This type of instruction utilizes the whole brain and hands-on experiences to connect academic content to real life. It supports different learning styles, bolsters relationship-building skills, and naturally boosts motivation.

HOW

HOW TO USE OUR LESSONS 

Our Arts-Integration Lessons Plana are designed based on books for school aged children in grades K-12. Using the recommended book, suggested art supplies, and a little imagination, you will explore the characters, settings, and themes in a whole new way. You do not need to be a trained artist or teacher — just be willing to play, create, and explore. 

Lesson Plans

Check out our Arts-Integrated Lesson Plans below. You can purchase the selected titles from any major retailer of your choosing or borrow them from your local library!  
The Girl Who Heard the Music by Marni Fogelson.jpg

Book: The Girl Who Heard the Music

Written by Marni Fogelson
Illustrated by Mahani Teave Marta Álvarez Miguéns

Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper.jpg

Book: Juneteenth for Mazie

Written and illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Planting Stories- The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré.jpg

Book: Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré 

Written by Kat ZhangIllustrated by Charlene Chua

The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal by Cheryl Harness.jpg

Book: The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal

Written and Illustrated by Cheryl Harness

Amy Wu  and the Ribbon Dance by Kat Zhang.jpg

Book: Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance

Written by Kat Zhang
Illustrated by Charlene Chua

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