Everything You Need to Know About Recommendation Letters
The first time that a student comes to you and asks you to write a recommendation letter can feel a bit overwhelming. You know that writing a quality recommendation letter is important to the student, and you want to provide them with a good letter. As the requests for recommendation letters start pouring in, it […]
How to ask for a Recommendation Letter
How to ask for a recommendation letter. You know that you need a recommendation letter for a college application, your dream job, or a special program that you really want to get into. First, you need to decide who you’re going to ask for recommendations. Start by creating a list of past teachers or people […]
How to Help Students Learn to Ask Questions
It’s important to teach students how to develop their own questions and ideas that guide their artwork, but for many, this is new and hard. A great way to help students get started is to show them examples of artists. Share the questions that the artists are asking, and the work that they create in […]
High School Homeschool Curriculum
Another school year is just around the corner. I’m so excited for the next round of AP Art and Art History classes to start. I also want to be sure that if it’s something that you’re considering, you have all of the information that you need. Today we’re going to focus on the audit option. […]
Homeschool Art Lessons ( no pompom’s required)
If you homeschool and are looking for art lessons for 9-12 grade, here is a collection of ideas and resources to get you started. Learning more about Online Art Classes for Homeschool Students A look behind the scenes at what an AP Art History Test looks like A FREE art lesson to try […]
How to find FREE materials to teach Fiber Arts
Art materials can be expensive, but they can also be FREE. If you’ve been thinking about wanting to explore fiber arts, but aren’t sure how to afford it, here’s an idea for you. Reach out to your fellow co-workers and encourage them to clean out their t-shirt drawer. You could also look through the lost […]
How to plan lesson for your Homeschool Year
I love writing lesson plans, which I know, sounds strange to some people. For me, it’s a creative practice to think about what students need to learn and come up with interesting ways to present the information. While my process varies depending on what I’m working on, in the video below, I go over the […]
Online Art Classes for Homeschool Students
How does someone take an art class online? When families start to look at taking AP art courses online, they often have questions about how such a hands on class works online. The main answer is through video. What I wanted to share with you today, are examples of how students receive feedback. Feedback […]
How to find FREE Art Supplies to Make Sketchbooks with your Kids
Art supplies can be expensive, they can also be FREE. If you take the time to look around, you might be surprised at how many supplies you already have. Creating within constraints is a creative practice, as it forces you to solve a problem with what you have around you. Making you and your kids […]
Homeschooling High School Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
Homeschooling for high school can be hard, at least when it comes to some subjects, which is why a lot of people look for online courses and support. For kids that have a strong interest in Art and Art History, online AP courses are a great option. You can either take them for credit […]