Lesson 1: Introduction to Jan Brett and The Mitten
Time Allocation:	45 minutes
Resources Needed:	Books about Jan Brett and The Mitten, Jan Brett's artwork prints
Introduction:	- Show the students prints of Jan Brett's artwork. - Explain that Jan Brett is a famous artist known for her illustrations in children's books. - Introduce the book "The Mitten" and explain that it is one of Jan Brett's most famous works. - Discuss the story and characters of The Mitten.
Development:	- Read aloud "The Mitten" to the students. - Encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts about the story. - Show more artwork by Jan Brett and discuss the techniques and details she uses in her illustrations. - Have a class discussion about the elements of art and how they can be seen in Jan Brett's illustrations.
Conclusion:	- Recap what the students have learned about Jan Brett and The Mitten. - Emphasize the importance of observation and attention to detail in art. - Explain that in the next lesson, students will have the opportunity to work with the main art medium Jan Brett is known for.
Assessment:	- Observe students' participation and engagement during the class discussion. - Assess students' understanding through their questions and comments. - Informally assess students' knowledge of Jan Brett and The Mitten during the recap.

Lesson 2: Exploring Jan Brett's Art Medium
Time Allocation:	60 minutes
Resources Needed:	Colored pencils, paper, prints of Jan Brett's artwork
Introduction:	- Recap what the students learned about Jan Brett and The Mitten in the previous lesson. - Explain that Jan Brett is best known for her detailed illustrations using colored pencils. - Show examples of Jan Brett's artwork created with colored pencils.
Development:	- Demonstrate basic colored pencil techniques such as shading, blending, and layering. - Provide each student with paper and colored pencils. - Instruct students to choose a scene or character from The Mitten and create their own colored pencil artwork inspired by Jan Brett's style. - Encourage students to pay attention to details and use vibrant colors.
Conclusion:	- Allow students to share their artwork with the class. - Discuss what they enjoyed about working with colored pencils and how they incorporated Jan Brett's style into their own artwork. - Explain that in the next lesson, students will explore an original image inspired by The Mitten.
Assessment:	- Observe students' use of colored pencils and their application of techniques. - Assess students' creativity and attention to detail in their artwork. - Provide feedback during the sharing session.

Lesson 3: Examining an Original Image Inspired by The Mitten
Time Allocation:	45 minutes
Resources Needed:	Prints of an original image inspired by The Mitten, paper, pencils
Introduction:	- Display a print of an original image inspired by The Mitten. - Explain that the image was created by another artist, and the students will examine what makes it inspired by The Mitten. - Encourage students to look closely and notice the elements and characters from The Mitten in the image.
Development:	- Provide each student with paper and pencils. - Instruct students to sketch the original image and label the elements and characters from The Mitten that they recognize. - Encourage students to think about how the artist captured the essence of The Mitten in their own unique way. - Allow students to share their observations and discuss their sketches with the class.
Conclusion:	- Summarize the students' observations and insights about the original image inspired by The Mitten. - Discuss the importance of inspiration and individual artistic interpretation. - Explain that in the next lesson, students will have the opportunity to create their own painting inspired by The Mitten.
Assessment:	- Evaluate students' ability to identify elements and characters from The Mitten in the original image. - Assess the quality and thoughtfulness of their sketches. - Encourage students to participate in the class discussion.

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Lesson 4: Creating a Painting Inspired by The Mitten
Time Allocation:	60 minutes
Resources Needed: