Art is a wonderful way to add fun and enrichment to your homeschool studies. It allows them creativity and freedom to explore, while cementing things they have learned in the process. Storybook Art is a book that helps you provides 100 art projects that correspond with picture books.
One of my favorite art resources is a book called Storybook Art. Inside this treasure you’ll find 100 art projects based on picture books. Each project includes the picture book title and a short description, a quote from the illustrator and details about their artwork, and then instructions for an art project that imitates something about the illustrator’s work.
We’ve already enjoyed many art projects from Storybook Art.
What I love about the Storybook Art projects
- They’re open ended. These aren’t cookie-cutter art projects where we all have similar end results. Storybook Art gives instructions for a technique to use but leaves room for personal expression.
- The projects use a wide variety of art supplies: pencils, paints, clay, charcoal, glue and even a camera! You’ll also use other items in unique ways, everything from fruits to fabric and shaving cream to string.
- Your children will learn many techniques to add to their artist’s toolbox. They’ll experiment with things like collage, mixed media, and print making. The variety is astounding: adding motion effects or the appearance of snow or light, replicating the look of stained glass, adding reflections, texture, or key element color, and even create pop up features and three dimensional art.
- Storybook Art leads to endless inspiration! Seeing the illustrations in books in a new light, your children will begin looking at other artist’s work as something they can learn from, not just admire.
Want to try out Storybook Art?
If you’re interested in a sample project, Bright Ring Publishing has a sample lesson on their website: Mixing Mouse Tracks
Storybook Art is worth adding to your bookshelf. The projects lead to great exploration and learning and can easily be used with a wide range of ages.
Art Activities to Enhance Learning
Chalk pastels are a great way to supplement learning. If your kids are studying something, then Nana (from You Are An Artist) probably has an art video to go along with it! Are you children studying birds? She’s got you covered! How about geography? Yep, she’s got chalk pastel maps! But what about science, nature, or history? YES! Nana has lessons on it all!
More Picture Book Resources For Your Homeschool
- Themed Book Lists for Your Homeschool
- The Very Busy Spider: Craft Activities for Kids
- Cultivate the Habit of Reading Nature Books
~ Originally published August 2013. Written by Heidi homeschools her two children in Maine using an eclectic mix including Charlotte Mason’s ideas, quality literature and hands-on learning. She strives to show her children that learning is an exciting, life long adventure. She shares their experiences on her blog, Home Schoolroom.
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