Art in STEAM
Integrating Visual Art into Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Our STEAM program integrates visual arts with science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to inspire creativity, curiosity, and confidence in K–8 students.
Each lesson combines hands-on artmaking with cross-disciplinary learning to strengthen problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation.
Interested in Art in STEAM for your K-5 classroom?
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💡 What Makes Art in STEAM Unique
Hands-on Learning: Students create art projects inspired by real-world STEAM topics like ecosystems, geometry, and invention.
Teacher-Friendly Design: Each lesson includes step-by-step guides, discussion prompts, and adaptable materials for classroom or homeschool settings.
Flexible Format: Perfect for schools, after-school programs, or home educators—delivered online with printable resources.
Aligned with Standards: All lessons align with National Core Arts Standards and integrate NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).
According to research from the National Endowment for the Arts, students who participate in arts-rich educational programs demonstrate higher academic achievement and greater motivation to learn.
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Grades K-1
4 lessons on foundational STEM ideas via art:
• Geometric shapes
• Changing weather conditions
• The relationship between Earth & Moon
• What all living things need to survive -
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Grades 2-3
Four lessons blending art + inquiry:
• Materials & motion
• Inherited traits
• How muscles work
• Proportions of the body & pollinators -
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Grades 4-5
Four lessons designed for upper-elementary:
• Ratios and Proportions
• Earth’s Spheres
• The Ocean’s Ecosystem
• Physics and Balancing
Why Schools Choose Art in STEAM
Multi-grade friendly: One subscription covers K–1, 2–3, 4–5 or mixed groups
Built-in professional development: Student-facing project videos + teacher support
Easy implementation: No prior art instruction needed
Amplifies existing STEM efforts: Adds creativity & visual reflection to tech/design curricula
Cost-efficient: Affordable curriculum bundles with optional materials
“Art in Action lessons show how art connects with everything students learn science, math, and technology come alive through creativity.”
— Teacher, Redwood City School District
Art in STEAM FAQ
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Hundreds of educators across the U.S. integrate Art in Action to bring creativity into core subjects. The program is used in:
Public and private schools
Afterschool and enrichment programs
Homeschool co-ops & community learning centers
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Grades: K–8
Format: Digital curriculum with step-by-step educator guides
Includes: Lesson plans, visual examples, printable templates, and student reflection prompts
Duration: Flexible—adaptable for single sessions or full-year integration
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We recommend teaching all four to preserve scaffolding, but you may select individual lessons as your schedule allows.
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Basic art supplies (paper, paints, drawing tools) plus optional kit from us. The full materials list is available for download from your subscription dashboard.
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Encourages creative problem-solving and systems thinking.
Reinforces academic concepts through artistic expression.
Builds confidence and collaboration through shared discovery.
Empowers teachers with ready-to-teach resources that save prep time.
Ready to try Art in STEAM for free?
Fill out the form to check out a free sample of Art in STEAM curriculum!