Art education has the potential to serve a practical function outside of the realm of drawing, painting, sculpting, etc. Children are naturally avid STEM investigators, eager to explore, to learn, and to create. It is with innovation, ingenuity, and creativity in mind that we incorporate art education into a STEM curriculum. Teachers can put the ‘A’ in STEM by challenging students to improve products, using their imaginations and creativity to upgrade or design new tools. Art