Kindergartners in Lyseth Elementary School’s Spanish immersion program recently wrapped up a Side x Side program integrating a literacy and science unit on nature, the seasons, and the five senses with art. Led by teaching artist Leah Cross, students created handmade puppets and books about how nature inspires them, and shared them at a Celebration

A mural capturing the concept of Community was unveiled at Connors Elementary School in Lewiston last week. Created as part of a Side x Side arts-integrated program for fifth graders, it was a collaboration between art teacher Kelsey Boucher, classroom teachers Ms. Griffin and Mr. Purvis, and teaching artist Jill Osgood. Students learned how to

Third graders at Ocean Avenue Elementary School recently wrapped up a Side x Side program led by teaching artist Gretchen Berg that integrated a science unit on extreme weather with physical theater. Students learned to use physical theater to tell stories about the science of extreme weather and explore weather’s impact on communities.

Third graders at Rowe Elementary School recently participated in a Side x Side program that integrated a Wabanaki studies unit on salmon with sculpture and performance. With teaching artist Cat LaBarre, students created salmon sculptures using papier-mâché and paint to realistically depict their fish. They attached wooden dowels to the salmon to turn them into

Fourth graders at Lyseth Elementary School recently participated in a Side x Side program integrating a science and literacy unit on Maine owls with printmaking and drawing. First, students learned about the adaptations that allow Great Horned, Barred, Saw-Whet, and Snowy owls to survive: hearing, eyesight, talons, beaks, and feathers. They then worked with Side x