My ladies and I are a family full of art lovers. There's always something creative going on here whether it's practicing how to free-hand draw a favorite Pokemon character, working in an art journal or junk journal, or constructing some sort of cardboard vehicles for stuffed animals out of recycled boxes. My favorite form of art, though, is mixed media, and I knew I ... Read More
Make Homeschool Art Lessons Fun with the IDO3D Vertical Pen
My girls love art projects. It seems like we have at least one art project going on every day in our homeschool. Whether they are learning how to draw from watching YouTube videos, or building their favorite Pokemon characters out of play-doh, my kitchen table is always filled with some kind of art project. When I was given the opportunity to review the IDO3D Vertical 3D ... Read More
The Homeschool Nook Link Up Party #30 and This Week in Our Homeschool
I hope everyone has had a fantastic holiday weekend so far, and Happy Fourth of July to all of my fellow Americans!! Unfortunately it's been pretty rainy here all weekend, so no luck with any fireworks yet! Luckily we were able to see some last weekend. Fireworks are my favorite, so it wouldn't feel right to not have some kind of fireworks at this time of year. We had a ... Read More
Top 5 Deals for Dad’s Day
Our homeschool would not be able to function with the hubsterdude. Not only is he the man of our house and helps me play good cop/bad cop when the ladies get out of hand, but he helps me play the role of teacher in so many ways as well. Without having him around to help me on those days where I just can't brain any further, or helping me further explain scientific stuff in a ... Read More
Amazing Art History Resources plus Link-Up #7
Last week I posted about how I sometimes struggle with teaching art and what I use to make that process a little bit easier. I even offered a giveaway (which ends tomorrow!). Then, this amazing list of art history resources popped up in my link up last week and now I may never struggle with teaching art again! ... Read More
How to Teach Art to Children by Evan-Moor Book Review & Giveaway!
For those who don't already know, I am a former art student. Well, photography student really if we're going to be specific, but I still had to take a whole slew of art classes in college. You would think that teaching art would be a cake walk for me, but nope! For some reason, teaching art seemed to be my weakest link (besides music, but that's a whole other story). Then, I ... Read More
How To Use Beans for a Fun Mosaic
A couple weeks ago for Friday Funday we did an art project where we made mosaics using painted beans. It was such a hit that today I wanted to share more about it with you! This was a super fun (and messy) project that anyone can do. My kids had a blast with this one, so I'm sure your kids will too! ... Read More
My Homeschool Curriculum Choices (2015-2016)
This past year was the first year I really dove into learning about all of the homeschool curriculum that are out there. By "all", I think I may mean that literally! I'm pretty sure I spent the majority of my days this year from February until August researching almost every single curriculum I could find. My Homeschool Curriculum Choices (2015-2016) I used to try to ... Read More