We frequently recommend Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters by MaryAnn F. Kohl and Kim Solga. This versatile title can be used as the basis for … [Read more...] about Discovering Great Artists {Read for Free}
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Leonardo da Vinci: Pathfinder of Science {Free eBook}
Here is a very well-written biography of Leonardo da Vinci that goes nicely with our free unit study. Leonardo da Vinci, Pathfinder of Science written by Henry Sampson Gillette is part of the … [Read more...] about Leonardo da Vinci: Pathfinder of Science {Free eBook}
The Bayeux Tapestry Elucidated {Free eBook}
The Bayeux Tapestry is a 230-ft. work of embroidery that tells the story of the Norman Conquest of England. Historian John Collingwood Bruce wrote The Bayeux Tapestry Elucidated to fill a void he … [Read more...] about The Bayeux Tapestry Elucidated {Free eBook}
Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin {$2.99}
If you missed the sale last month, Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin by Marguerite Henry is again available on Kindle for only $2.99. If you don’t have a Kindle you can still read the book on your … [Read more...] about Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin {$2.99}
Picturing America {Free Art History Lessons}
Here is a beautiful resource from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Picturing America is a 130-page Teacher’s Resource book with 20 lessons that explore America through art. Picturing … [Read more...] about Picturing America {Free Art History Lessons}
Summer Fun Activity: Photographic Wrap-Up
Here is a summer fun activity with purpose: create a photographic summer wrap-up collage! Have your child take digital pictures of those things he most enjoyed during the summer. The pictures can be … [Read more...] about Summer Fun Activity: Photographic Wrap-Up
Drawing Instruction Series {Free eBooks}
Augsburg's Drawing was a "three book system designed to teach form and color in the public schools" published in the early 1900s. The drawing instruction series included a teachers' handbook to be … [Read more...] about Drawing Instruction Series {Free eBooks}
Beautiful 2016 Jan Brett Calendar {Free}
Each year Jan Brett offers a free calendar download, usually based on one of her latest books. This year’s calendar is based on her book The Turnip, a fun twist on a Russian folktale about a family's … [Read more...] about Beautiful 2016 Jan Brett Calendar {Free}
Artist Notebooking Pages Set {Free Download}
If your children will be studying an artist or works of art this year, you might find our free 12-page Artist Notebooking Pages Set handy. These are simple pages for: Recording … [Read more...] about Artist Notebooking Pages Set {Free Download}
The American Drawing Book {Free eBook}
The American Drawing Book by J. G. Chapman was originally written in 1847. Subtitled A Manual for the Amateur and Basis of Study for the Professional Artist: Especially Adapted to the use of Public … [Read more...] about The American Drawing Book {Free eBook}
