Students & Educators
Resources
Curriculum Guides
Developed with educators and students, the museum’s free curriculum guides provide images, background information on artists, and a variety of lesson plans and activities to help teachers bring folk art into the classroom.
Info: 212. 265. 1040, ext. 381, or lessons@folkartmuseum.org.

Folk Art Revealed
Pre-K–grade 5 & grades 6–12
A guide to teaching American history and culture through folk art. Includes color plates of works from the permanent collection, lesson plans, a glossary, and bibliographic resources. Individual lesson plans are available at www.folkartrevealed.org.

In the Realms of Henry Darger
Grades 9–12
Explores important themes in the work of 20th-century self-taught artist Henry Darger. Includes selections from Darger’s writings, reproductions of his paintings, lesson plans, and a bibliography. Download the curriculum guide.
Professional Development
Design a Professional Development Workshop
Create a workshop specifically for your staff at the grade, school, or regional level. Museum educators will work with you to develop a program that meets the needs of your specific group.
Info: 212. 265. 1040, ext. 381, or grouptours@folkartmuseum.org