Kids Meet Michelangelo, the Reluctant Painter
Introduction This art history lesson is very close to my heart. In my late 20′s, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend almost two years in Italy. At one point I lived in an apartment...
View ArticleSistine Chapel Art Project: Create Your Own Creature!
“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try!” – Theodore Geisel Note: If you don’t have time to do this project now, pin it to one of your...
View ArticleDIY: Art History-Inspired Halloween Costumes!
My kids love to dress up. And they love Halloween. They like art history. So why not combine the three for some not-so-scary fall fun? I love these costumes because they are unique and inexpensive....
View ArticleSeven Tips for a Successful Trip to the Art Museum with Kids
When my son was two years old, the High Museum of Art here in Atlanta featured an exhibition showcasing ultra-exquisite cars: Ferraris, Bugattis, Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, among others. Anders adores...
View ArticleFour Seasons Art History Activity for Kids
Greetings! I am very excited today to be a guest writer for the wonderful blog, Twodaloo (isn’t that the cutest name?). Recently, I had the good fortune of meeting Stephanie, creator of Twodaloo, at a...
View ArticleJackson Pollock Pumpkin Painting Art Project
Greetings! Before delving into the details of this enjoyable art project, I have some exciting news to share. The National Endowment for the Arts recently interviewed me about Art History Mom. If...
View Article5 Easy Ways to Ignite Kids’ Creativity
This week I’m giving you 5 easy ways to ignite kids’ creativity over at Education Possible. I recently met homeschool moms Susan and Megan and happily said “yes” when they asked me to write a guest...
View ArticleArt History for Kids: Celebrating Grandparents
Hello there! I’m very excited about this post for two reasons: it’s a guest post for A Mom with a Lesson Plan and it includes two of my favorite people: my mom, a.k.a. MiMi, and my daughter, Kolbe....
View ArticleThanksgiving Place Cards Printable with Game for Kids
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Add the finishing touch to your table setting with these beautiful art history-themed place cards. It’s easy – just download, print and cut! I’ve also included a fun art...
View ArticleThree Exhibitions for Children Young and Old Await at the High Museum of Art
Both the holidays and colder temperatures are upon us which translates to children home from school and more indoor activities. Featuring three exhibitions which are ideal for kids, The High Museum of...
View ArticleChristmas Printable Gift Tags
Greetings! One of my favorite parts of Christmas is wrapping gifts for friends and family. My kids enjoy helping so it usually becomes a family activity. Images from art history are perfect for this...
View ArticleMuseum Tickets and Jerry Pinkney Book Giveaway
Hello there! This week I am giving away four tickets to the High Museum of Art along with Jerry Pinkney’s Caldecott-winning children’s book The Lion and the Mouse. All courtesy of the High. Simply...
View ArticleArt History Christmas Ornament for Kids
Hello! I hope you are enjoying the holidays with family and friends. It’s my kids’ first day off from school and they are already going WILD. I am attempting to publish this blog post with blaring...
View ArticleArt History Mom and You: Looking Back and Looking Forward.
A Happy New Year to you! Have your holidays been filled with relaxation and joy? I hope so. Our three kids (who are very close in age and don’t usually take naps) have been home 24/7 which doesn’t...
View ArticleHost an Art History Princess Birthday Party!
On one sunny October afternoon last fall, there was a great deal of giggling going on at Casa Nelson. My youngest daughter was turning four and eight little girls had gathered for a princess party. The...
View ArticleGreat Works of Art Make Great Valentines
Hello there! Do your children enjoy making valentines for friends and family? My kids do. This year I thought I’d change it up a bit and introduce a simple way to make valentines using kid-friendly...
View ArticleArt History Memory Game with Free Printable
Winter greetings! I had planned on posting on the topic of art history for toddlers and preschoolers this week, but got distracted by a Southern snowstorm. The kids have been out of school for three...
View ArticleArt History Cards – Five Fun Ideas
In my last post, I brought you this Art History Memory Game featuring 15 different works of art. Today I’m sharing other ways you can use the beautiful cards to teach kids about art and history. Feel...
View Article5 Reasons to Show your Toddler & Preschooler Great Works of Art
Hi there! Today I’ll be posting about a subject very near and dear to my heart: art for young children. Having recently had three children under the ages of five (they are now 4, 6 and 7), those early...
View ArticleArt History for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Mark Rothko
Hello! Last week I wrote about how art history can benefit children under the age of five. This week, I’m excited to share my very first art history lesson for small children over at the awesome blog,...
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