With over a decade of experience teaching art to children, including children with special educational needs, I realised that children need more than isolated drawing activities. They need a structured learning journey in which skills develop progressively and teachers have clear guidance to follow.
I created Art Mission Books to address the lack of continuity in art learning and to make structured art education more accessible to children with different abilities. When teachers change, a well-designed curriculum can help maintain consistency in learning.
My eight-level curriculum for Classes 1 to 8 combines drawing, mandala activities, patterns, storytelling, colour mixing, background creation and QR-linked animation. It is supported by teacher guidance and student learning aids, making it easier for educators to conduct activities step by step, even without an extensive drawing background.
My vision is to move beyond the idea that art is simply a recreational activity and make it a meaningful, progressive learning experience. I believe children should not have to be excluded from a common learning journey because of their abilities; instead, they should receive the support they need to participate.
Art Mission is a non-profit educational initiative. The books are available for purchase, while teacher training and curriculum guidance are offered free of charge.
My guiding philosophy is: One Curriculum. Different Abilities. From Inclusion to Involvement.
Art Mission follows an eight-level, progressive curriculum for Classes 1 to 8, with each level building on previously introduced skills. The books provide structured, ready-to-use activities that teachers can follow in a consistent sequence.
Each chapter combines practical art activities with opportunities for observation, creativity and storytelling. Children begin with warm-up exercises for their fingers, wrists and shoulders before moving into drawing tasks. Activities progress through mandala work, patterns, motifs, figures facing different directions, colour mixing and creating meaningful backgrounds inspired by stories and real-world surroundings.
Children work through the activities step by step, rather than being expected to produce a finished picture without guidance. QR codes link selected content to short animations, adding a visual and digital dimension to the learning experience.
The curriculum includes teacher guidance and student learning aids. I also provide free online training to help teachers understand and use the materials. Where children require additional support, teachers, special educators or shadow teachers can adapt the level of assistance while keeping the child involved in the activity.
Art Mission can be used in art classes, schools and supported learning settings. The intention is to provide continuity, clear progression and meaningful participation for children with different abilities.
Art Mission has been shared through my teaching practice, printed workbooks, school outreach and direct engagement with educators. The books are available on Amazon, and I have introduced the curriculum to schools serving children with different abilities. I also offer free online training to help teachers understand and use the structured learning materials.
I am reaching out to schools, special educators, inclusive education networks and educational organisations to explore wider adoption. My aim is to help teachers use the curriculum in their own settings, even where only a small number of children need additional learning support.
I am now exploring partnerships with schools and educational organisations in India and internationally to extend the reach of Art Mission and make its structured approach available to more educators and children.
Art Mission has evolved through my years of teaching experience into a structured, eight-level curriculum that progressively develops children’s artistic, creative and cognitive skills.
Over time, I have expanded the curriculum to include mandala activities, Zen doodling, pattern and motif design, directional drawing, colour mixing and meaningful background creation.
One of my most recent additions is the integration of stories into the art curriculum, connecting drawing with literacy development. Children are encouraged to read or listen to stories related to their drawings, understand the characters and situations, and create meaningful backgrounds inspired by the narrative. This approach aims to develop an interest in reading while strengthening imagination, comprehension and creative expression.
I have also introduced QR-linked animations, allowing children to experience stories through visual and auditory learning alongside hands-on drawing activities.
Teacher guidance and student learning aids support consistent implementation, while the structured, ability-based approach allows children with different learning needs to participate with appropriate assistance.
Art Mission continues to evolve with a simple philosophy: One Curriculum. Different Abilities. From Inclusion to Involvement.
Schools, teachers and educators interested in Art Mission can contact me to learn about the eight-level structured art curriculum for Classes 1 to 8. They can review the books and identify the appropriate level for their students.
The curriculum provides ready-to-use, step-by-step activities combining drawing, mandala, patterns, colour mixing, storytelling, literacy and QR-linked animations. Teacher guidance and student learning aids help educators implement the activities without needing an extensive background in drawing.
I offer free online training to help teachers understand the curriculum and use it effectively. Schools working with children with special educational needs can involve special educators or shadow teachers to provide appropriate support.
Interested educators can begin by exploring the books and discussing how the curriculum could be introduced in their classrooms. My aim is to make structured art learning accessible to more children through teachers and schools.
Art Mission is a non-profit educational initiative. The books are available for purchase, while teacher training and curriculum guidance are offered free of charge.
