Looking for homeschool art ideas?
We all know we should be including art in our homeschool. But if you consider yourself a non-artsy person, it can feel like a big challenge! Maybe glitter and glue give you a migraine. Maybe you can’t even draw stick figures. No problem! Here are some basic homeschool art ideas for the non-artsy mom. With these building blocks, anyone can confidently include art in their homeschool.
Plus, check out episode 161 of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast. We’re chatting with Beth Herrild, founder/CEO of Outside the Box Creation, about how non-artsy moms can get comfortable with homeschool art.
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Tools & Techniques
If you want to move past coloring worksheets as your go-to art supply, then you just need to invest in a few reasonable tools for your homeschool art toolbox. When kids are using these simple supplies and learning the techniques for using them well, you will be amazed at the quality of art they are able to produce! And it’s easy enough for mom to learn right alongside the kids.
Here are my top recommendations for homeschool art supplies.
- Chalk Pastels
- Oil Pastels
- Watercolor Paint
- Watercolor Paper
- Small Canvases
- Black Sharpie Permanent Markers
- Paint Brushes
- Watercolor Pencils
Resources
- Deep Space Sparkle >> This former public school art teacher gives clear instructions on how to teach your kids basic drawing and art techniques. She really makes it easy to incorporate impressive art projects into your homeschool. Some of her projects are tied to literature, making content integration seamless. She has art lessons categorized by grade level, technique, and subject.
- Drawing with Children >> This book will help you get started teaching your kids how to draw, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing! She covers the basics and fundamentals of drawing.
- Craft Items at the Dollar Store >> Have you walked through the aisles of your local dollar store recently? Give yourself a $10-20 budget, and I’m sure you’ll find some great items to add to your art box. On the days when you’re at a loss, check out Pinterest and open your art box. The kids will have a blast!
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My Favorite Art Tutorials
As mentioned above, our favorite art tutorials have come from Deep Space Sparkle. Here are the ones we enjoyed the most in our homeschool over the years.
One-Point Perspective Art Lesson
Masterpiece Society Art Lessons
Want some beautiful and easy to follow homeschool art ideas? You’ll love the video lessons from Masterpiece Society.
My 9-year-old and I have been enjoying the Watercolor Whimsies Autumn Edition lessons together.
Or, you can try the Impressionist-inspired bluebird lesson for FREE!
Episode 161. Helping Non-Artsy Moms Do Homeschool Art with Beth Herrild
On episode 161 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast, we were happy to chat with Beth Herrild, founder & CEO of Outside the Box Creation. Listen in on the podcast and check out Beth’s links below.
Listen to the Podcast
Are you a non-artsy homeschool mom? Do you feel intimidated with doing art in your homeschool? Listen to this conversation with Beth Herrild, founder & CEO of Outside the Box Creation. We chat about the simplest ways to get started with homeschool art, which supplies you need, and how art is important for your child’s development. Plus, get an exclusive coupon code if you want to get started with her homeschool art in a box subscription!
Beth’s Art Resources
How Art Can Help You Raise a Reader
Tips for Doing Art With Your Neuro-Divergent Child
What basic supplies should I get if I want to do art with my kids?
Finally, check out Beth’s YouTube Channel, where she has 8 super quick easy videos of art projects to do with kids that utilize supplies most people already have.
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Check out all the art resources over at Outside the Box Creation.
