When presented with a project in Jennifer Lowe’s first-grade class at Ocean Acres Elementary School several months ago, Anna Molettiere didn’t have an opportunity to color her favorite animal – the majestic tiger. Nonetheless, the 6-year-old made the most of the chance to utilize her art skills.

“I like coloring a lot,” Anna recently said while at home after school. “You get to do whatever you want.”

And while Anna was able to do what she wanted with regard to selecting colors for her art project, she also learned…