At the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 epidemic continued to spread and became a global pandemic. Affected by the epidemic, online teaching has become the new normal. As the main form of online education, multimedia learning has attracted more and more attention. The study of traditional patterns has always been a particularly important element of…

In January 2019, third graders at Penns Manor Elementary used known math skills and new math skills to draft a pattern and dress a four harness loom to create a woven wall hanging. Twelve core students learned the basic skills and then taught their peers and classroom teachers under the guidance of teaching artist Sandra Trimble. It turned out to…

Discusses an art activity for kindergarten students that reinforces the idea that patterns are made from repeating a line or shape. The lesson uses circular rather than linear patterns and can be completed in a 40-minute class period. (CMK)

Describes an activity for eighth-grade students inspired by the mola designs for clothing of the Cuna people of Panama. Directs students to sketch, enlarge, and paint their own mola animal emphasizing craftsmanship, consistency, and color harmony. Explains that the students paint animals where the animal and background were broken up into…

Presents four lesson plans centered around artworks involving Japanese clothing. Instructional materials include color plates of a 19th century print showing women's clothing, two beautifully handcrafted coats, and a coverlet in kimono form. The lesson plans discuss Japanese clothing, art, society, and culture. (MJP)