These creative and educational “A” activities encourage learning and help your preschooler master the alphabet, one letter and one fun activity at a time! A is for Astronaut Preschool Activities One of our favorite letter A activites is the A is for Astronaut printable page from our ABC printable bundle! Astronaut begins with A. Asteroid…
Finding homeschool art programs for middle and high school learning can be difficult. It certainly was for me and my family. The options seemed either too formal, or too babyish, for my older learners. But both of my boys have an interest in art and learn best with hands-on, multi-sensory activities. So I continued to…
This fall picture book activity is perfect for kids and for the season! The colors of fall make it an irresistible time of year to add art to your days. Oranges, reds, yellows, browns and greens against the brilliant blue sky – fall scenes are so much fun to capture! One way to have a…
Learn about Famous Artist Roy Lichtenstein, the Pop Art medium and Ben Day dots with Nana’s podcast and her famous artists homeschool series. Artist Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art and Ben Day Dots In 1961, Famous Artist Roy Lichtenstein was challenged by one of his young sons. His son pointed to a Mickey Mouse comic book…
These pet art activities for preschoolers are ideal for early childhood learning and fun. Don’t miss the free printable included in this post! Pets and Preschoolers Preschoolers tend to love pets, whether real, stuffed animals, or entirely imaginary. They may enjoy playing outside with their dog, raising baby chicks into fun backyard chickens, or watching…
Art is an exceptional activity for strengthening parent-child relationships. With the crispness of the fall air and the rustle of fallen leaves, it is a great time to explore fall art with your kids. Using chalk pastels you can create both beautiful artwork and lasting memories while nurturing your connection. Pie, Chalk Pastels Art, and…
If you are looking for homeschool resources for your ancient Egypt lessons, then be sure to check out Nana’s ancient Egypt chalk pastels! They are perfect for adding a bit of hands-on art to your next history lesson. I love to strew interesting resources around our home to help spark curiosity and to help foster…
Are you looking for ways to create a more dynamic learning environment for your high schooler? Homeschooling with an integrated art approach may be exactly what you need! What Is Integrated Art? An integrated art curriculum is one in which the art becomes the approach to teaching and the vehicle for learning. “Students meet dual…
Are your kids fascinated by the idea of space? Mine too! The solar system can be such an exciting area of study. Most of us still remember learning about all of the planets and space exploration when we were kids. Isn’t it funny how you remember certain things you learned as a child? Usually, we…
Yes, you can use art to teach history! No matter what time period you are studying in your homeschool history curriculum, Nana’s I Drew It then I Knew It video lessons are the easy – and fun – way to learn important parts of history. Enjoy a library of history video art lessons to match…