Today, we’re talking about incorporating art into your homeschool. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure statement for more information.
In this episode, the sisters are joined by two special guests – Tricia Hodges and Nana (Lucia Hames) from You Are An Artist Chalk Pastels.
The sisters are asking all your questions, from why it’s valuable to include art in your homeschool to what to do if your child gets frustrated.
You’ll love hearing from this sweet duo!
Plus, Cait and Kara share the details on the upcoming Kindred Conference – sign up by Feb. 19!
This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo and Warby Parker.
This EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
KIWICO
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
- Kindred Collective Winter 2020 Homeschool Conference
- You ARE An Artist! Chalk Pastel
- Getting Started with Nature Study with Cindy West {Episode 81}
- Getting Started with Chalk Pastel <—- This page lists everything you need to get started (supplies, etc.) for You Are An Artist! Chalk Pastel Art
- How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World with Nana’s apple pie!!
- I Drew it Then I Knew it Chalk Pastel lessons
- Masterclasses offered by You ARE An Artist! Chalk Pastel Art
- SQUILT Music Appreciation
- Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater
- The Sixty-Eight Rooms by Marianne Malone
- Watch this page for You ARE An Artist! special events, featuring art, music, and more!
Be sure to follow You are an artist:
You can follow You ARE An Artist! Chalk Pastel on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and Youtube. You can also find Tricia Hodges at Hodgepodge Mom and The Curriculum Choice. And don’t forget to check out Nana’s new podcast, From Nana’s Back Porch.
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