Resources for Educators
ArtsEdge: Lesson plans that integrate arts learning with academic curriculum
Need ideas for engaging your students in math, language arts, social studies, etc? Visit the ArtsEdge website for a vast collection of tried and true lesson plans. You may search by grade level, art form and subject area, depending on what you need. ArtsEdge is a dedicated site of resources from The Kennedy Center.
Crayola: Lesson plans and resources for exploring visual art
Most American classrooms have piles of crayons and markers that are used daily. What other ways might you use them? Crayola has established a database of lesson plans for using those crayons and markers in the classroom to explore academic subjects through and with visual art.
Americans for the Arts: Research and making the argument for the necessity for arts education
Americans for the Arts is a nationally recognized organization that works for more arts inclusion across the country. Part of the work Americans for the Arts does is advocating for arts education. They have sound research and talking points for those of us working in our community for arts learning inclusion.
ArtsWork: Arts resources for teachers and students; includes lesson plans and ideas for assessments

