Teacher's Corner

An internet resource dedicated to educators all over the world. Teachers are encouraged to share programs they develop using art to foster education in the classroom. Leverage efforts; don't reinvent the wheel.

Message to teachers: The Teacher's Corner was created as useful resource for educators all over the world. If you wish to share your thoughts, ideas, and programs with other teachers, please email art@folkart.com. We invite you to place your experiences on the Teacher's Corner.

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections

Established in 1982 by a consortium of educators, Cultural Connections strives to offer cultural and language materials to enhance global education. Our newest additions of affordable folk art ensures that every teacher can now bring the world into the classroom. We have bilingual books, games, and other products in over 38 languages. These bilingual materials are appropriate for foreign language instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as bilingual and immersion classes. We have instructional materials in the following languages: Arabic, Cambodian, Cantonese, Chamorro, English Immersion, Farsi, French, German, Hawaiian, Hmong, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin, Mien, Navajo, Portuguese (Euro), Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tongan and Vietnamese.

Hex Signs Help with Geometry [Free Resource]

Hex Signs

The "Pennsylvania Dutch" or "Pennsylvania Germans", best known as the "fancy" Dutch, created beautiful folk art type designs commonly referred to as "hex signs." These signs were painted on barns and houses. They only began to be hung inside homes in the mid-1900s. Many legends surround the hex sign. Some people affix magical powers to them, while others just enjoy the simple, colorful geometric designs.

Indigenous Art in the Classroom [Free Resource]
Indigenous Art	Indigenous art, full of rich cultural meaning, is a valuable tool for use in the classroom. Wendy Alvarez, an art teacher at John Jay Middle School in Katonah, New York, understands the value of this resource.