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Activity
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim Museum: Looking at Art: Art Investigations: Community

For Students 3rd - 6th
Examine Faith Ringgold's "Tar Beach" with the help of discussion/writing prompts and a short essay that sheds light on this piece of artwork as well as quilting in African culture.
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Lesson Plan
California State University

California State University: Mindful Murals

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson plan that introduces overlapping to 2nd graders as they learn how to construct a mural. Focus is given to artist Faith Ringgold and her children's book, Tar Beach.