November kicks off National Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate the rich traditions, cultures and... Learn More

October 11th is observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the United States. Indigenous People are those who are native to a specific place, or in other words, lived in a... Learn More

One of the best ways to transition children into art-making is through a book. And if that book connects with the season, all the better. During the days when children... Learn More

In the United States, the month of November marks a specific opportunity to pay tribute to the ancestry and acknowledge contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives – Native American... Learn More

I have A LOT of books. They are what inspire me to create art lessons that kids will love and feel connected to.I have a bunch in my office and... Learn More

There is no bigger tradition in my household than pulling out my favorite holiday picture books. My children are grown, but I still lay the worn copies of The Polar... Learn More

Introducing artists through picture books has always been my favorite way to transition into the art room. Children can settle down as you read or flip through the book and... Learn More

It takes a certain combination of illustrations and story to create a book that’s perfect for the art room. Art teachers have little time to spend on a lengthy picture... Learn More

How many times have you done a lesson on a butterfly and your second graders know more about butterfly anatomy than you do? I used to struggle to remember whether the body... Learn More