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Snowy Cityscape Activity

By Stephanie

Snowy Cityscape Activity

Over the next few weeks I will be sharing some of my snowy project ideas! The first of these is a Snowy Cityscape. This activity is so simple and fun and the end result is fantastic. Have your student begin with drawing and city skyline of his or her choice. You could use a famous city skyline or […]

Filed Under: Art Therapy Tagged With: art techniques, teaching art, winter activities

Eric Carle Art Lesson

By Stephanie

Eric Carle Art Lesson

Eric Carle Art Lesson An Eric Carle art lesson on texture made perfect sense. What better way to study his art than to cover texture step by step using his books for the picture study! We’ve covered five texture techniques this week inspired by Eric Carle’s books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Quiet Cricket. Get those specific […]

Filed Under: Art Therapy, Home Education, Literature Tagged With: art, by artist, for literature, teaching art

Insect Textures- Eric Carle Art Lesson

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Insect Textures- Eric Carle Art Lesson

Teaching Texture with Eric Carle: All week I’m writing about five texture techniques inspired by Eric Carle’s books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book. Color Wash and Splash Textures– Monday Brush & Scratch Textures – Tuesday Insect Textures- (You’re Here) Blotting Textures- Thursday Project Completion- Friday Today your child will consider what type of insect […]

Filed Under: Art Therapy, Home Education, Literature Tagged With: art techniques, by artist, for literature, teaching art

Art Freebies for Artistic Kids & Giveaway

By Stephanie

Art Freebies for Artistic Kids & Giveaway

Enter the Giveaway below-total $90 Value. Includes 1 Art lesson from See the Light, One Springtime Splendor online Multimedia Course from Alisha Gratehouse, and Spring Start Craft Basket! Around the web there are tons of art freebies to enjoy in your homeschool. Here are a few art lesson favorites of mine, Freebies here on Harrington Harmonies […]

Filed Under: Art Therapy Tagged With: art, Freebies, giveaways, teaching art

Art Lesson for Legend of the Persian Carpet

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Art Lesson for Legend of the Persian Carpet

This was a simple and easy art lesson for The Legend of the Persian Carpet by Tomie dePaola. The kids liked it and it can be done easily with all ages down to kindergarten. For materials you will need: Colorful card stock or sturdy paper. You can also use construction paper if it’s what you have. Paper cutter […]

Filed Under: Art Around the Ancient World, Art Therapy Tagged With: art, art history, art techniques, teaching art

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