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Native American Art Projects

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My lessons are labors of love for picture books & to honor my Native American students! Many are inspired by NA authors. Use these books to promote 1st person voices. Avoid the stereotypes and connect with culturally responsive art projects!

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Three Sisters Seed Mosaic- Symmetry w/Math & Science Integration 2-8th gr.

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Classroom teachers! This art lesson was inspired by Indigenous stories of The Three Sisters. There are many versions of this story originating from nations and tribes throughout the Americas. The stories vary slightly but have in common the benefits

Subjects:

Native Americans, Visual Arts, Thanksgiving

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

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Thanks to the Animals: Native American Art & Lit Passamaquoddy Inspired!

By Native American Art Projects

This art lesson was inspired by the this beautiful story retold by Allen Sockabasin of the Passamaquoddy Nation. He shares his childhood memory of the story the importance of giving thanks and respecting all creatures. Read about Zoo Sap, a toddler

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Native Americans, Visual Arts, Literature

Grades:

1^st, 3^rd, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

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Native American Art: Kay Walkingstick Diptych Landscapes

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This Native American art lesson will explore the art of Kay Walkingstick a Cherokee/Irish artist. She is known for her large-scale landscape paintings that often utilize a diptych presentation. What is that? A diptych is a work of art consisting of

Subjects:

Native Americans, Arts & Music, Visual Arts

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5^th, 8^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Lesson

$4.50

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Bundle 1 - Traditions: Native American Games, Ledger Drawing + Parflech Design!

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This Native American Art project bundle has something for everyone! The focus is on traditional crafts, drawing and games with a math component!Games- Students will create simple games of chance with sticks & stones with an option to practice

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Native Americans, Visual Arts

Grades:

2^nd, 5^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Lesson

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Simple Patterns: a No-Prep Creative Art and Lit Lesson for all Teachers

By Native American Art Projects

This Native American art lesson was inspired by the book Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin (A Passamaquoddy Storyteller). It tells the story of a winter accident where the animals are the heroes! Students can use the story for inspiration to

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Visual Arts, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 5^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

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Native American Arts: Quillwork

By Native American Art Projects

Students will learn about the traditional and unique art form of Porcupine Quillwork. Quillwork pre-dates colonization and the introduction of beads. It is unique to North American Indigenous peoples. The lesson teaches a simple stringing method to

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Native Americans, Visual Arts

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Video Files

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Kintsugi: A Wabi-Sabi Art Project, finding beauty in the imperfect! SEL

By Native American Art Projects

A Winter Solstice art project combined with the Japanese technique of Kintsugi. Students will learn about wabi-sabi, how to find beauty in the imperfect, how to be resilient and how an accident can bring about growth. This art lesson is inspired by

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Literature, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

5^th, 8^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Lesson

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SNOWFLAKE ZOO- An Easy Native American Art & Picture Book Activity

By Native American Art Projects

An easy winter activity for any classroom. Includes reading a winter picture book to introduce the lesson. The book I recommend: Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin (A Passamaquoddy Storyteller). The activity is simple, teachers only need to

Subjects:

Reading, Visual Arts, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 5^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

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13 Moons on Turtles Back- Picture Book Extension: Easy Paper Batik Grades 2-6

By Native American Art Projects

Art Science Literature Integration!This art lesson was inspired by the picture book Thirteen Moons on a Turtles Back by Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London. Use the book to include Native American authored literature in your art program.

Subjects:

Native Americans, Visual Arts, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

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Native American Art- Norval Morriseau and the Woodland School Style

By Native American Art Projects

This Native American Art inspired drawing lesson will give your students a method to take a brain break with mindful drawing. Pen and paper is all you need to get started!ALL TEACHERSCross curricular this lesson can be used in any settingStudent

Subjects:

Native Americans, Visual Arts, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

4^th, 6^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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Keepunumuk- Read Aloud Thanksgiving Art Activity-Traditional Foods Grades 2-8

By Native American Art Projects

This Native American project is ideal for a Thanksgiving activity. Inclusive of reading, social studies, Native American studies and art! *Includes a FREE bonus lesson idea!This Native American Thanksgiving project-lesson is: Inspired the book

Subjects:

Native Americans, Visual Arts, Thanksgiving

Grades:

2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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Still This Love Goes On: Cree/Metis Book Inspired Art- Trees in 4 Seasons

By Native American Art Projects

Attention Art and Music Teachers!!This Native American Art project is inspired by the book Still This Love Goes On, by singer-song writer Buffy Sainte-Marie (Cree). It is illustrated by Julia Flett (Cree-Metis). This is a story about the love found

Subjects:

Native Americans, Visual Arts, Music

Grades:

2^nd, 4^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$4.50

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Native American Art Project: Spider Story Pack of Creative Connections

By Native American Art Projects

These Native American Art projects use a traditional story from the Cherokee Nation to introduce the art project. It is written by Cherokee author Brad Wagnon.After hearing the story and a discussion, students will explore the pattern of a spider

Subjects:

Reading, Native Americans, Visual Arts

Grades:

2^nd, 5^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$4.50

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The Salmon People: Book Inspired NW Coast Art Projects Grades 2-8

By Native American Art Projects

This Native American Art project pack includes 2 lessons to learn about the importance of Salmon to Indigenous North Americans!2 Options recommended for 1st-4th grades: 1. Engage in a traditional Northwest Coast legend Resource links and

Subjects:

Native Americans, Visual Arts, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Water Protectors- Read Aloud Easy Art & Lit Projects Includes K-8 Options

By Native American Art Projects

These Native American art projects were inspired by the book We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom (Anishinaabe/Metis) and illustrated by Michaela Goade (Tlingit, Haida). This book shares the importance of water to all beings. The author

Subjects:

Native Americans, Visual Arts, Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 3^rd, 5^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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Farmworkers- Thank you for the bounty! Gracias Campesinos!

By Native American Art Projects

This art lesson was inspired by the book: Calling the Doves, by Escrito and Filipe Herrera. This book is written in Spanish and in English. I created this art lesson to honor the essential farmworkers who have shown exceptional perseverance. The

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Hispanic Heritage Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Lesson

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Three Sisters Meet Cezanne- Native American Thanksgiving Activity

By Native American Art Projects

This Native American painting project includes the story of The Three Sisters: Corn Beans and Squash! These 3 plants have a unique agricultural relationship as companion crops. Create a beautiful tempera painting in style of Paul Cezanne. A great

Subjects:

Native Americans, Visual Arts, Thanksgiving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$4.50

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Native American Projects: Explore Traditional Games

By Native American Art Projects

Playing games is an important activity in our childhood that often carries on into adulthood!Who doesn’t like to play games! There are games we can play alone, and games we need someone to play with.Traditional Native American games can be divided

Subjects:

Math, Native Americans, Thanksgiving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Lesson

$4.00

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Native American Project: Ledger Art- A Pictographic History of the Plains Tribes

By Native American Art Projects

This Native American project will explore Ledger Art. What is it? Ledger Art is an art form that is unique to Native American Artists. Most of the drawings were created during the 1800’s. Sadly, captured Plains Native Americans were often placed in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, Visual Arts

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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Native American Art Project- Reading Extension for Bowwow Powwow

By Native American Art Projects

This Native American project was inspired by the book Bowwow Powwow. This Ojibwe authored book shares a contemporary story about the importance of keeping traditions, giving gratitude and special dances at a Powwow! Read about Windy Girl as she

Subjects:

Reading, Other (World Language), Visual Arts

Grades:

2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

National Board Certified, K-8 Art, 27 years working with Native American children.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My goal is to provide relevant teaching materials that teach about modern Native Americans in addition to historical lessons. I strive to create tribal specific lessons that bridge history with contemporary issues in my classroom. I focus on Native American artists, authors and leaders in all areas. I hope you find useful lessons to bring a modern perspective of Indigenous America to your students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Native American Teacher of the Year, Salute St. Marie, MI 1996

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

MA Art Education 2002, NBCT 2015, CZT 2015

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mom + Artist + Gypsy soul... Pulls me to the road less traveled.