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News at kimberlyjbsmithart.com
I'm very excited to announce that this mixed media sculpture recently sold at the Threadneedle Gallery in Newburyport, MA. It's a wonderful gallery on Threadneedle Alley and is not to be missed, the next time you are in Newburyport!

kimberlyjbsmith
Jun 251 min read


Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism - A fun but secretly educational resource containing 11 separate challenges! Challenge 1 - 6 Create an example of anthropomorphism in a cartoon, fairy tale, fable, myth, movie and advertising. Challenge 7-10 Bring a car to life by adding a speech bubble, features and other original details! Challenge 11 Describe six responses to one topic (either teacher or student selected). All challenges are explained and examples are included. Students come to realize how

kimberlyjbsmith
Jun 251 min read


Constitution Story in a Story - 250th!
Celebrate our 250th and teach the U.S. Constitution through storytelling + visual art with this engaging “Story in a Story” lesson! Students explore big constitutional ideas, then create a layered narrative that includes a story embedded inside another story—supported by collage pages, an abbreviated Constitution, Constitution Facts, illustrated lesson plan steps, altered book guidance, a watercolor tutorial, and a mini-look at the Declaration of Independence that highlights

kimberlyjbsmith
May 91 min read


Cool Things Around The World #1
Welcome to my new series called: “Cool Things Around the World”! This is the first of the series that will launch periodically (whenever I have the extra time to do the research and get photos that are copyright free). Each powerpoint contains 5 images: architecture, the natural world, art, technology and unique animals. Why? Not all students have traveled the world - yet! Included in each PowerPoint, students will see things that will amaze them and other things that they w

kimberlyjbsmith
Mar 231 min read


Common Core Taught Through Arts!
Great idea! In this PowerPoint, you’ll find examples of student art aligned with National Core Arts Standards, paired with Common Core standards and prompts that help teachers use visual art to strengthen learning in literacy, social studies, science, and beyond. The goal is simple: let the artwork lead the learning. Great arts advocacy here!
Kimberly Smith
Mar 211 min read


Teach Your Students to Think Like an Inventor
Teach your students to think like an inventor! Print document (embedded) & PowerPoint included. Students will learn how to differentiate between a consumer & a creator, WHY it’s important to improve one’s thinking skills, specific strategies, ways to present their findings, quotes & examples. The info can be customized by you based on subject & Strategy! Twelve strategies are included!

kimberlyjbsmith
Dec 26, 20251 min read


Still Life intro with Roy and Andy
This still life resource has everything! Five lessons that include step by step instructions. Instructional images for Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Paul Cezanne. Many additional images including student art, Van Gogh, Redon and a great pic of "trompe l'oeil." Also included are 4 mini posters (Warhol, Lichtenstein, Cezanne & one of my abstract still life images). This monster-sized resource is packed with rich visuals to teach to multiple age groups. And a collage tutoria

kimberlyjbsmith
Dec 26, 20251 min read


Ogata Kōrin
(1658–1716), the celebrated Japanese painter and designer of the Rinpa school. Fourteen page lesson resource. This is one of my all-time most popular lessons. K to 12, includes 4 printable mini posters, a scaffolded lesson with guiding images, and it's loved by adults and children alike. This artwork is simply beautiful! Full disclosure - there is prep - you need to make the print plates ONCE, then enjoy this reproduction of a masterpiece every year! This stunning lesson is a

kimberlyjbsmith
Dec 26, 20251 min read
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News at kimberlyjbsmithart.com
I'm very excited to announce that this mixed media sculpture recently sold at the Threadneedle Gallery in Newburyport, MA. It's a wonderful gallery on Threadneedle Alley and is not to be missed, the next time you are in Newburyport!


Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism - A fun but secretly educational resource containing 11 separate challenges! Challenge 1 - 6 Create an example of anthropomorphism in a cartoon, fairy tale, fable, myth, movie and advertising. Challenge 7-10 Bring a car to life by adding a speech bubble, features and other original details! Challenge 11 Describe six responses to one topic (either teacher or student selected). All challenges are explained and examples are included. Students come to realize how


Constitution Story in a Story - 250th!
Celebrate our 250th and teach the U.S. Constitution through storytelling + visual art with this engaging “Story in a Story” lesson! Students explore big constitutional ideas, then create a layered narrative that includes a story embedded inside another story—supported by collage pages, an abbreviated Constitution, Constitution Facts, illustrated lesson plan steps, altered book guidance, a watercolor tutorial, and a mini-look at the Declaration of Independence that highlights
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