Easy seasonal tree art with Nana is a perfect way to celebrate the four seasons or add to your next tree nature study! This year round seasonal tree study for your homeschool includes Spring, summer, fall, and winter all in a mix of chalk pastel and acrylic paintings. These lessons are perfect for kids and…
These Friday night family activities are wonderful ways to connect as a family and have fun. Includes art, crafts, books, movies and more. I love spending time as a family, engaging in fun activities, and learning and growing together. However, life gets busy (especially as children turn into teens). It can be easy to feel…
Make memories around a favorite Christmas movie with these It’s A Wonderful Life kids activities. Includes easy, relaxing family art, holiday learning and themed fun! It’s A Wonderful Life: A Wonderful Family Tradition Christmas Tree. Check. Hot Cocoa. Check. Twinkle Lights. Check. Zuzu’s petals…. Zuzu’s petals! What do Zuzu’s petals have to do with Christmas…
Christmas art for tweens can be difficult to find. These activities are an age appropriate and engaging way to celebrate the season! The Joy Of Christmas: Learning Through The Season There is something about the Christmas season that makes learning a flurry of wintry magic! From baking yummy pies to gathering around a warm fireplace,…
At You ARE an ARTiST, we have designed our art lessons to be fun to use family style for all ages! These fun family activities have options for celebrating throughout the year. -photo by Amy Law Fun Family Activities: Art Lessons to Celebrate Each Season We make it easy! Chalk pastels are truly art for…
Animal arts and crafts are the perfect blend for your animal-loving kiddos! Join Nana as she helps you and your children explore their favorite creatures! Do your kids love animals? Did you know that they can create their own with chalk pastels? You’ll need a starter set of chalk pastels and Nana’s video art lessons…
Do you have some “littles” lurking around your table while you are setting up an art lesson? You know, the eager two or three-year-old want-to-be artist? Pull them up a chair, and even put a couple of books on the seat to raise them up to table level! Yep, invite them to sit at the…
A really fun way to make summer memories together is by having Christmas in July! These ideas will get you started. Just add twinkling lights and your own fun traditions to spark some wonder and imagination! My children and I have long loved celebrating Christmas in July. By July, the days are heavy with humidity…
Thinking on your childhood days, what brought you joy on Mother’s and Father’s Day? Was it the heartfelt smile on mother’s face while you fluffed the pillows to prepare her for a hearty breakfast in bed? Was it father’s proud expression as you watched him close his eyes, make a wish, then blow on the…
Combining poetry and art in your homeschool is a wonderful way to help your child learn. Enjoy these tips for getting started and a free worksheet! I believe poetry paints beautiful pictures. Poems are descriptive. Emotional. Word art for the ears. But if your student isn’t an auditory learner, poetry can be heavy, confusing, and…