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Are you looking for some fun Christmas ornaments to make with your family? This elf ornament craft uses a few simple supplies, and the ornaments are so cute! My daughter and I made two versions of them. We made one according to the instructions, and we made another using foam sheets instead of felt. If…
Whether it’s winter and you’re looking for something fun to do indoors with your children, or whether it’s summer and you need outdoor ideas, soap carving might be just what you’re looking for! Soap carving is fun, inexpensive, and great for children of all ages. You don’t need fancy tools (though you can use them…
Do you know where the poinsettia comes from? Have you heard the story of its legend? Tomie dePaola tells it beautifully in his book: The Legend of the Poinsettia. We are excited to share this simple yet beautiful poinsettia art activity to go along with dePaola’s book. Even though it’s not complicated, the results are…
Many students enjoy doing art as part of their regular every-day homeschool classes. Art can help students grasp concepts and information they otherwise might have missed, and it can also help them enjoy learning and develop art skills all at the same time! I hope this Normal Rockwell art lesson and “the Golden Rule” is…
If you or your children enjoy arts and crafts, you’ve probably used Mod Podge! But that stuff can be expensive–especially if you need a lot of it or if you use it often. Below you’ll find several recipes for homemade Mod Podge using ingredients you probably already have around the house. If you’re creating professional…
Something many of us enjoy learning about is organization. We homeschoolers tend to attract books, office supplies, art supplies, math manipulatives, and the list goes on! Today we’re sharing 25 tips for managing homeschool art supplies. If you can find great ways to organize your art supplies and keep them handy, you’ll be much more…
Most homeschoolers love books and look for an easy way to add art to literature! It’s so much fun to read and explore new books with our children. And an art project can be a way to make literature even more fun! This art tutorial demonstrates a way to illustrate interesting characters from books we’re…
August 9th is Book Lover’s Day, which is well-worth celebrating in my opinion! Here are some fun ideas for making the day special in your house. Record a book together. I am doing this with my daughter, Monkey. We’re taking turns reading a book out loud to each other and recording our readings. We can then…
I am not an artist, but I like creating beautiful things. My kids LOVE playing with paint. So we make a great team. Sometimes our art is lovely. Sometimes it was a great effort. Recently, we held our Green Ember Book Club, and I wanted the kids to have a piece of stained glass art…
What child doesn’t love making papier-mâché?! Creating something out of papier-mâché is something most students absolutely love! It’s a little bit messy, very hands-on, and children can create a huge variety of things just for fun or to go along with something you’re studying in your homeschool. Whether you just want to have fun with papier-mâché…
Have you ever wondered how to make learning about the Periodic Table more fun and more interesting? How about this Periodic Table of Elements Project with Cookies? Many students love to learn (and retain more of what they learn) when they do something hands-on. And hands-on projects definitely increase the fun! While it’s true that…
It’s very easy to make these beautiful Torn & Sewn Paper Heart Valentines. Even better, this craft requires very few materials, so it’s quite cost effective. They’re simple enough that children of different ages can make them! In fact, they are the perfect project to introduce sewing stitches; just be prepared to adapt the idea!…
