Design a Pac-Man Maze Art Project for Kids: Fun Arcade-Inspired Drawing Activity

Pacman!  Pacman was released on May 22, 1980.  Remember Pacman?  Pac-Man is a fun arcade game where you control a little yellow character named Pac-Man as he moves through a maze. He eats small dots called pellets and tries to avoid colorful ghosts that chase him. If Pac-Man eats a big power pellet, he can turn the tables and chase the ghosts! The goal is to eat all the pellets in the maze to win. It’s a simple and exciting game that lots of people still love to play!

How did this go down?

I showed this video Click HERE for Pacman game on YouTube

Kids like watching, but I didn't play too much.

Kids designed their own Pacman games.

We used Paint Pens on black paper.

It was a 1 day project.

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How We Combined Lorna Simpson’s Art And Boss' Day

Lorna Simpson is a groundbreaking African American artist whose work explores themes of identity, race, and gender. She often uses photographs and mixed media to question historical and cultural narratives, combining images with text to tell a deeper story. Her art is known for its thought-provoking nature, often leaving viewers to consider who gets to define history and how we view personal and collective identities.Lorna's mom was Cuban and her father was Jamaican. Which allowed me to discuss Hispanic Heritage Month with this art lesson.

Inspired by Simpson’s innovative approach, we decided to celebrate Boss' Day at Maclay Middle School with a special twist. We created a unique art project in her style, using a photograph of our very own Middle School Head, Mrs. Rubio-Gomez. The students experimented with Simpson’s signature techniques—layering photographs with texture and patterns—to create a tribute piece that celebrates both her leadership and heritage.

This lesson tied in perfectly with Hispanic Heritage Month, as Mrs. Rubio-Gomez is a proud leader in our school community, and the students were able to explore how art can honor both personal and cultural narratives. We even made a reel capturing the creative process, which we posted on Instagram @MaclayFineArts for the entire school community to enjoy! (and, you too if you take a looksy)

This art project was a powerful way to teach the importance of representation in art, engage with a celebrated contemporary artist, and recognize a beloved figure in our school. It’s a testament to how art can connect us, both to history and to each other, all while reinforcing key concepts in visual storytelling and creativity.

Would I teach this again? Absolutely! Below are cards we used for our gift. Do you have the MEME maker app? If not, check it out.

Thanks for dropping by our blog! We appreciate your support and hope you’ve been inspired by this creative lesson. Stay tuned for more artistic adventures from our students at Maclay Middle School! You can see some of our 2 Soul Sister's Art lessons on Shopify and Teachers Pay Teachers, too!

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