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January 18, 2019

Color Theory for Kids- A Free Printable Book

The elements of art are building blocks for learning to make, write, and talk about any kind of art.  Whether you’re an art teacher, a classroom teacher, or a homeschool mama starting off the elements with a little color theory is an easy and fun place to start!  

January 4, 2019

What is Growth Mindset with Growth Mindset Activities & Printable Prompts

What is growth mindset?  Growth mindset has kind of become the mantra of our little homeschool and my grown up decision of starting a blog.  Growth mindset celebrates the process, the effort of learning new things, rather than the outcome.  Do we want a positive outcome?  Yes, ma’am.  But sometimes trying weird, new things, requires taking a risk, maybe even failing.

November 11, 2018

The Best Art Gifts for Kids- Inspire & Teach

Whether you’re looking for a special occasion gift or or just trying to encourage your young artists this list full of the best art gifts for kids.  From craft sets for kids, to open ended imaginative toys, to art supplies that encourage more technical skill- it’s all here.  Whether your kid is a little or a tween inspiring creativity is always a win!

November 5, 2018

Best Art Supplies for Kids -Making Art Frugal

Is teaching art at home intimidating?  What if I told you that simply offering a selection of art supplies (and books, always books) to you kids and letting them explore was enough?  Check out this list of the ten best art supplies for kids and thirty free project ideas to easily utilize those materials in your home!  

August 26, 2018

Famous Artists for Kids- Printable Artist Biography Book

This free printable “fill it in” style biography book is the perfect introduction to studying famous artists for kids.  The book prints in economical black and white with spaces to add your own color and is appropriate for any artist your child is studying!  This book is an easy intro to art history for kids!

August 7, 2018

What is Symmetry in Art- A Classic Project and a Free Printable

“What is symmetry?” is a question you might hear in biology class, art class, or math class.  It’s a concept worth learning about that occurs in so many arenas.  Symmetry, in layman’s terms, is the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or arranged around an axis. 

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