This lesson serves as a review for line, shape, color, and pattern for all students. The lesson also reinforces these concepts in english for ESL students. All students participate in speaking, writing and creating activities. Also, students are introduced to the NC Museum of Art through a virtual field trip.

The NC Kids' Exploration Journals are a fun educational tool to help youth explore their communities and natural surroundings! Each journal contains: 18 multidisciplinary activities with guided prompts, 6 lined journal pages for recording observations and reflections, and 4 blank pages for individual creativity.

The digital versions of the journal are designed to be printed out for students either as individual activities or in its entirety so that they can explore their school yard, local park, or own backyard. Though designed for 1st - 5th-graders, older audiences may enjoy them too! They are also available in both English and Spanish languages.

While supplies last, hard copies of the journals are currently available for free to teachers by contacting karen.ipock@ncdcr.gov.

In this lesson students practice gratitude and mindful meditation inspired by Auguste Rodin’s Cathedral. Essential Question: How can art inspire gratitude?