Curriculum Overview
Art in Action offers a comprehensive visual arts curriculum that builds artistic skills and cultural understanding from kindergarten through 8th grade. Designed for educators with or without an art background, our structured, engaging lessons make high-quality art education easy to deliver.
Program Highlights
12 Lessons Per Grade: A full year of step-by-step art instruction
Masterpiece-Based Learning: Lessons inspired by renowned artworks from diverse cultures and eras
Sequential Skill Building: Age-appropriate techniques that grow each year
Complete Teaching Support: Lesson plans, visual aids, and classroom management tips
Cross-Curricular Connections: Integration with history, culture, language arts, math, and science
Our Approach
Each Art in Action lesson follows a proven four-part structure:
Looking at Art: Building visual literacy through masterpiece analysis
Learning About Art: Exploring techniques, concepts, and cultural context
Creating Art: Hands-on projects for skill application and creative expression
Sharing Art: Reflection and presentation activities to deepen learning
Materials and Resources
Digital Platform: Easy access to all lessons, images, and teaching tools
Art Materials Kits: Optional pre-packaged supplies for every lesson
Professional Development: Training options to ensure successful implementation
Assessment Tools: Rubrics and strategies to track student progress
Flexible Implementation
Art in Action works for a variety of settings:
Classroom teacher-led instruction
Art specialist programs
Parent or volunteer facilitation
After-school enrichment
Ready to Bring Art in Action to Your School?
Because every school is different, we provide customized quotes based on your needs.
