Back to School Homeschooler’s Art & More Basket
Back to Homeschool Giveaway Basket
It’s time for back to school. As usual moms are still gathering a few last minute supplies utitlizing the great back to school sale prices that are available. But do you know what I’ve discovered? There are certain supplies that we make low on the priority list. Art supplies can be low.
We want to provide an art education, but maybe we don’t have artistic abilities or have the confidence to teach art, so we put it off. I understand. That’s why I’m sharing a Back to School Homeschooler’s Art Basket.
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In the Homeschooler’s Art & More Basket
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Art Supplies, $28
18 Piece Chalk Pastels, 12 Pack Colored Pencils, 6 Pack Tempera Paint, 25 Piece Paint Brush Set, 9×12 Sketch Pad
Register to Win the Homeschooler’s Art Basket Valued at over $190.00
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158 Comments
Anonymous
Thanks for the amazing giveaway! We love art projects at our house & this basket has so many amazing things to check out.
Anonymous
Hi! I love art! We do nature studies and journal many entries to get in some art but I would LOVE this prize package to have more fun with art 🙂 Thanks for offering it!
Summer Young
Thank yoU!
Paola Collazo
This is the best basket yet!! I hope I win!!! Thank you!
The Cato's
Wow! My kids would absolutely LOVE the art supplies, and I would LOVE the planner! Thank you so much for the opportunity to have these in our homeschool!
Becky Liscombe
My daughter has gone to art classes that local homeschoolers have taught. She has loved it!
Gretta
For the past few years, I have used Deep Space Sparkle for our art lessons.
The Wilbanks Family
I tend to let crafts and other projects serve as our art experience. We could really use these resources!
Kimberly R
I would love to win this giveaway! I really need more help in adding art in our homeschool.
HSKNOPPS
My husband is a good artist, so he takes care of all the drawing, perspective, etc. and I fill-in with the crafty side of art. We also do art in our Co-Op.
A Learning Journey
I teach Art using a variety of methods. We use art DVD’s, online unit studies or lessons, and an Art curriculum. We like to incorporate other studies into Art as well. Our favorite has been Artistic Pursuits. However, I’ve been curious about the HodgePodge Curricula resources. I’ve tried sample lessons and my daughter truly enjoyed it. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Laura
I don’t teach art well, so I make sure they get a class at co-op 🙂
Tammy Jones
We usually chalk or paint about something we are studying or seasonal.
Amber M
My mom is an art teacher so I have been doing art my whole life. I like to find an art project that correlates to our history or lit selections for the week 🙂
MistressMarci
I’m actually looking to change how we do art this year. My son is starting 7th grade & is very interested in art – specifically in learning better drawing skills. Last year we did art appreciation, where we looked at paintings & sculptures & discussed the styles & then he would do a hands on activity similar to what we’d studied.
Melody Collins
sadly my art instruction is jut letting draw. we have no formal instruction
a49erfangirl
I have been using products by Deep Space Sparkle, and See the Light to teach art.
Jenn
We are part of a Classical Conversations community and learn drawing and artists there. I take what we do in class home and we brush up on our skills!
Amy
We’re unit study people, so we incorporate the art of whatever time period or project we’re studying.
Donna B.
The one thing my 9yo has specifically asked for this year is art lessons. She expresses herself better and is more open to learning when she’s being creative. This is a wonderful collection of resources, thanks for sharing!
tammy cordery
We usually do our art classes on line or books. The kids can’t wait for art class we are now having classes out side because it is so nice outside.
Deanne M Townshend
This is such a great basket! I love that someone gathered all these items to make sure that kids have a chance to learn about the arts and express themselves.
Rebekah
I teach art through books on drawing right now that we get from the library, but I would love to do more in that area of things.
Laurie
Currently, we use YouTube videos for art instruction.
Lesley
I use pinterest to find ideas and then try to teach them to the best of my ability.
alisha
We use youtube videos, library books, and sidewalk chalk.
Dawn Miller
I haven’t done a whole lot of art but would like to
zekesmom10
I’m terrible at art. I put in a DVD and let the littles learn that way.
Tricia
This is our first year homeschooling. I honestly have no clue how I will do art. We are transitioning from public school.
Deana Pfeiffer
We haven’t done a lot with art yet, so this basket would be a great help!
Jessica
I use dvds and art books from the library.
Karen
We haven’t done many formal art lessons. This year my kids will take an art class with our co-op. Other than that, we just keep art supplies (paper, pencils, pastels, watercolors, etc.) easily accessible so that the kids can create when the mood strikes them.
Thanks for the chance!
Lexi Henegar
We’ve used Artistic Pursuits and Atelier Art. Art is our favorite subject! These look like great resources!
Andrea
My girls are creative so it doesn’t take too much planning for them. I usually just set aside time and set out supplies for them to explore. Once a week I try to introduce a new idea, supplies, or technic for them to try.
Jessica McCarthy
I’ve used a couple of Hodgepodge’s chalk tutorials from her site and we loved them! The boys draw a lot and we have used Artistic Pursuits in the past.
Heather @ Shards of Lavender
We used the Atelier art curriculum last year and loved it! I even created some masterpieces right alongside Garrison:)
MelissaC
I don’t teach art at all. My kids are desperate for it though! I’ve been looking at Artistic Pursuits though and I think we’ll be investing it that.
Cheryl R
I have used various ways to do art, we do art studies, we have used the book Drawing on the right side of the brain, and just imitating anything that inspired us.
lynood
I’ve had my eye on those chalk pastel books (maybe because I would enjoy learning from those as much as my homeschoolers). Thanks for the chance to win.
Amy Wishman Nalan
Drooling over the art supplies!
Anonymous
We learn art by doing. We also love trips to the local art museum. And we do Sketch Tuesdays through Harmony Art Mom. Big fun! nancywalters44@hotmail.com
Nik in SC
I don’t teach art because I don’t know what to teach or where to start.
Jenifer Harrod
This is exactly what I have been wishing for for my oldest son who is 13. He really wants to learn to draw well. Thanks for this opportunity.
Kim Chance
I use a dvd art class
Holly Brown
I haven’t figured out how to teach art yet, other than handing them a coloring sheet or asking them to draw stuff. I’d love some ideas and help in the art department, English and math are going fine though 🙂
Jennifer
We try to add art daily, often working it into different subjects to keep it exciting.
Kelly
We do art projects weekly.
Rose Starr
What a fun giveaway! So far we have used a few Usborne books to read about artists and then try similar art ourselves.
judi
I don’t do much formal art but I do give my children plenty of opportunities to explore their own creativity.
Connie Pine-Bizzell
Great giveaway
Michelle H.
We learn art by first looking at the history, time period , influence and artist. Then we get hands on!
Wendy Pierce
This will be my 3rd year homeschooling, and my first teaching art. With my 9 year old we will be doing artists studies using Mike Venezia books. My 6 year old has made it clear that he doesn’t care about the artists and just wants to do art. 🙂 So I will be using HomeArt Studio K & 1st for him.
Angela V
We love artistic pursuits!!
Alicia Crenshaw
Oh, yes, art is so very important. And it links to every subject so well.
Alicia Winkle
We are still very hands on. Now that my oldest is in Middle School, though, we are practicing more technique and adding in history.
Cross Stitch
Fantastic giveaway–we use an eclectic mix, but have used ARTistic Pursuits this past school year and ready to move into the middle school book.
Kayra
I’m going to look at these resources for this year in case I don’t win. Thanks.
Anonymous
What a great gift basket! Thank you for putting it together and giving us a chance to win!
Anonymous
We use videos and fortunately my mother in law was a public school art teacher for 32 years….that helps 🙂
Lisa
I teach art in my homeschool by nature study (currently), but I want to add in more traditional art appreciation and hands-on stuff.
Lisa
The link in the contest to do tweet about the giveaway is not working properly an I am unable to tweet 🙁
Renee Aleshire Brown
I think its fixed. Thank you for letting me know.
Lisa
Tweet link still not working…it’s too many characters. May need a tiny url?
Renee Aleshire Brown
Lisa, I was out of town and trying to update that on my cell. I’m home now and fixed it. Checked it out and it seems to be working. I’m so sorry that it wasn’t working properly.
Michelle
We are using the Abeka Art C book and I’m sure we will make plenty of trips to our local art museum. My daughter loves art!
Veronica Cummings
I haven’t taught much art but we do a lot of crafts!
Julia Cosgrove
We do a lot of projects and we actually study unit by unit.
Beth Lepich
We do a lot of free art. We also use Draw, Write, Now along with history, and some of Barry Stebbing’s DVD’s.
Jasmine
Right now my kids don’t use any formal curriculum for art. It is free-style and self-guided exploration. It would be great to start giving them more direction since I have no artistic talent whatsoever! =P
Beautiful Disaster
We have used different methods. We have used books, taken classes and taught it using online resources.
Kristen
My kids went to a class at a local art museum twice a month last year. I would love these resources to teach art at home.
Ronda Yarbrough
We are starting our second year homeschooling. We want to include Art this year. Thanks.
Shannon Alexander
I let my kids draw and color. Paint sometimes and do crafts. We don’t really teach art yet, b ut I am looking for something because my daughter is very into art
Maureen
We follow a Charlotte Mason approach to art and I allow them to express themselves individually. My nine year old son is our family artist and I like to promote his gift with encouragement and resources.
Proverbs31Woman
Wow! What a great giveaway!
Krisitna U
My son is going to have a DVD for art this year along with drawing books.
Angel
Usually more of art appreciation and self led crafts
Anonymous
What a special treat! My girls would spend hours enjoying and learning! Thank you!
Jessica Chappell
I do 4k with my son and we do all sorts of art projects. I think art is very important for children.
Erin
We currently don’t have any formal plans for art. This would be a great way to incorporate art into our day. Thanks for the opportunity.
reformed4christ
We are just starting homeschooling this year, but yes, we are planning on teaching art in our homeschool! 🙂
Anonymous
Nice selections!
Laura H.
Tammy
My kids have taken a few 6 week courses at our community art center.
Emilie Sellers
This is an area of homeschooling that I need to improve in….I’ve checked out the ARTistic books before and like what I see!
Nina H
My kids are small, so they do a lot of free drawing.
Stephanie Wohnhas
This will be our first year of actual art class. Bella loves drawing and painting. She already has a vivid imagination. I can’t wait to see what she does after learning techniques. She is very excited for her class to start.
Nancy S.
Well, honestly, I’d have to say I don’t really teach art at all unfortunately. They did take a couple outside classes, but I haven’t sorted out how to do it at home. Ironically, I am reasonably proficient at various art disciplines, but have failed to pass it on—so far at least!
Anonymous
I lack art skills so it is a free for all here. One of my children loves to draw, though
Krystal L.
Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway! We would love to win this basket and incorporate more art into our homeschool. You can never have too much art! 🙂
Wendy Clark
My daughter takes an art class at our co-op.
Wendy Clark
clarksrfun@gmail.com
Melissa
We are still trying to figure out how to teach art in our homeschool and this would be perfect.
Megan
Still trying to figure that one out. Lots of examples, plus lots of supplies and opportunity.
Anonymous
We love doing art projects! This is such a great basket!
Tanya
Sarah Avila
Art instruction on DVDs.
Diana Cote
My daughter is turning 3 in a week, we already do a lot of art… shes been playing with homemade paints since 8 months old. we have an easel and whiteboard and art table and she draws, paints and practices crafting with me. we do a lot of freestyle which she does great at and we also practice direction. she has been following me and learning to draw shapes and copy movements, sometimes we use things from outdoors like leafs or sticks to give a different feel. she loves it and i love painting and drawing my self, so to us its a hobby and she’s really got a gift i think personally. 🙂
April
We use Pinterest for ideas on teaching art!
jamhblum
I check out art books from the library and use Pinterest. I also started an art co-op that has been great for learning and fellowship. We each take turns teaching the lesson for the week, love seeing what other moms come up with!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Marsha
I’ve been using crafts for the majority of my art lessons. My children both want to improve their drawing skills, so the Artistic Pursuits book would be great.
Audra Silva
I use books, videos, YouTube and Pinterest as resources. 🙂
Tiffany DeOs
We teach art mainly by using our art teacher we have hired at our local co-op. She is amazing!!
Kristin
We check out a book from the library on the artist of choice. I also like to find an example of a child’s art on Pinterest. Then we read the book, look at the artwork, and then do an inspired piece of our own!
Scattered Brain
I am art illiterate and need to work and learn this myself to teah my children. They are crafty, creative and love to draw.
Deb
Wow, this basket looks WONDERFUL! So many of the items would complement our classical homeschool so well! Thanks!
♥Heather Dawn♥
Our art projects are based on what we are learning about that week. I have a few art books, but I get a lot of ideas from Pinterest.
Jessica Evans
My kids have been asking for art this year, but I have been dragging my feet. I hate cleaning up the mess! 😛
Brandi
We try to do a lot of hands on art projects. 🙂
Heather Anne
The last few years my daughter took an art class through a charter school, but this year we are still looking for an at home art curriculum for her.
Kaitlin L.
We’ve watched DVDs in the past. This year, we will do art as part of a co-op.
Hope C
That is the thing. I struggle to teach art at home. We really enjoyed art at homeschool co-op though.
lisak
my husband does it.
Kelly Tillotson
We had a very basic study of different artists this year, and practiced each of their styles. Thank you!
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com
Leah Courtney
We use ARTistic Pursuits for art in our home. 🙂
Meg-This Big Happy
We usually watch a video and follow along 🙂
Danielle Hull
I don’t really teach art, we just do arts and crafts and activities in our unit studies. This year, I am sending 2 of my girls to my best friend’s house, where her two teenage daughters will teach them art.
Terri
This year we are concentrating on the art of Eastern Hemisphere cultures.
Tara H Heath
We haven’t really done any art curriculum yet.
Amy Sage
He used to attend an art class but we have moved. Since then it has been crafts.
Heather
Honestly since mine love to draw I’ve just let them learn on their own by providing books for them to study.
lmlom
We use a drawing dvd because I have no art experience!
Amy J
I use pinterest, and books from the library.
Audrey Shapiro
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Audrey Shapiro
Thanks for doing this, it looks like a great basket!
My daughter occasionally takes art classes provided by the art museum in town. It is pretty expensive to keep up for long though.
J.K. McGuire
What a fabulous basket.
Kristen
Right now I don’t really teach art, so hopefully I win so I can get some help!! 🙂
Julia
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Julia
Such a useful collection. Right now, we’re just picking a theme for the month and trying projects on Pinterest. For example, this month is color…so we are all about the color wheel and related projects around here.
MIssy G
My boys are taking a class in our local co op called “careers in the arts” awesome projects!
Cheryl
This looks like a great set! My daughter loves art, and having just moved back to the US from overseas, we need to restock our supplies!
Kadonna
We use instruction videos to teach art and we also give them access to the art supplies to create whenever they are inspired.
Rebecca C.
We use instructional videos and provide creative time and supplies
Elizabeth
I’m a big fan of community art classes, visits to museums, and browsing picture books featuring the great artists of history.
Anonymous
we do free drawing, and or sewing usually.. my son just draws
Brenda Ann
My daughter likes to draw and doodle and she is learning to sew.
Sherri
This will be my first year homeschooling so I haven’t started art yet.
Erica Zick
I haven’t yet. Although the girls do rainbow loom, crochet, and like to draw, paint.
rachel henneberger
I use an art pac
JCreese
I’m just starting this year with a kinder/first grader and a tot. I would love to win this set. It would be sooo helpful! I have found a lot of youtube videos to be useful and also some older books that I have found at goodwill. Thanks, I hope to win!!!
kortney
lots of hands-on with Charlotte Mason style painting study too
SharonUF
My boys are just now starting to take an interest in drawing.
Maggie Balboa
Thanks for opportunity. We usually do punters projects, but are looking at joining a local art studio.
Myrna Castillo
This is an AMAZING basket! My son loves art and this would be so great for him. Thank you!
Erin
We teach art by having a big basket of art supplies always at the ready & making viewing & discussing art at museums, online, in documentaries or in books from the library a priority. Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
amanda whitley
i have a closet full of art stuff. We mostly do drawings of nature that way the kids can get outside too.
Anonymous
We haven’t as of yet, we were kind of hoping it would just magically appear lol
Melissa Pallex
We do art in three ways. First, we do a weekly artist/picture study with a different artist every 6 weeks. Second, once a week we immerse ourselves in a different hands-on art for a full 12 weeks (ie. ceramics, woodcarving, etc). Last, we do weekly art/craft projects related to our history studies. Fun!
Amy C
We do a lot of sketching, crafting, and painting….I love ART and am trying to instill it into my children.
Simmons Family
We do lots of art around here. I teach a art class at our co-op were I try to introduce a wide array of art mediums as well as incorporate some art history and artist study. At home, my children have access to lots of art supplies and we try to do a little art every day. We have had some problems with glitter though. My girls like to pretend it is pixie dust and can make them fly. As a result, we have glitter every where!
Aimee
I’m afraid art is rather hit and miss around here. I have a daughter who is showing great artistic talent, so I am trying to work it into our homeschool schedule this year–at least 2 or 3 times a week.
Jessica Vidal
So far we are learning art through creativity. Painting, coloring, crafts.
Bethany Furness
I definitely haven’t started any formal art teaching, but I try to have art and craft tools available a few times a week. Sometimes we do a structured project, other times it is all about exploration.
Jessica Carlson
I’m kind of scared of art. I have no imagination, and believe in strictly following directions. Any help I can get would be awesome!!
Chele
We don’t have a formal art curriculum, but my son loves to draw and paint. What a cool giveaway!
3gigglygirlsathome
We use a combination of Artistic Pursuits and the tutorial from HodgePodge. Love both of those and the girls come up with some really neat things with those two helps. – Lori H
3gigglygirlsathome
We use a combination of Artistic Pursuits and the tutorial from HodgePodge. Love both of those and the girls come up with some really neat things with those two helps. – Lori H
Jennifer Mathesz
So far, just lots of arts and crafts!
Fibia
We do art weekly at least. I have two very artistic kids. Thank you for the giveaway.
Karis
I “teach” art through crafts.
TexasMomKJ
We use the dvd lessons from “Creating a Masterpiece.” Great program that introduces lots of different media.