I had been brainstorming how to introduce 2nd&3rd graders to different kinds of painting without discounting where their interests lie...I wanted to create a painting lesson that utilizes previously practiced techniques within a specific subject matter. My conclusion: creating topic cards that students can choose from within the same lesson! These include self-portraits, landscapes, abstract painting, and “things we love.” One side of the card has the vocabulary, prompts for envisioning, and