Caleb and I have enjoyed using A Simple Start in Chalk Pastels, an absolutely easy to use and amazingly fun art curriculum created by Nana (a.k.a. Lucia) and Tricia. You can read more about their story here.
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Here's what I love about A Simple Start in Chalk Pastels:
- Step-by-step instructions that guide you through each lesson
- Encouragement for creativity (This has been a lesson to learn for this moma who can be a stickler for having a "stay inside the lines" kind of attitude. smile!)
- Very forgiving...easy to correct mistakes
- Variety of art project topics included that keeps my child's interest
- Nana gives instructions on how to preserve your child's creations (I will definitely be doing this and even using some of Caleb's creations for Christmas gifts this year!)
- Lessons are short (This is great for a 12 year old boy with a short attention span. Out of the lessons we have done so far, it has taken up to 10 minutes tops for each lesson.)
- It has created a love of art for my child! He has enjoyed this curriculum so much that he asks to do it every day!
- The sense of accomplishment and confidence Caleb feels after completing an art project has been priceless for this moma!
Here is a look at some of Caleb's creations using A Simple Start in Chalk Pastels...
A Path to the Beach
At the Beach
Three Chicks
Harvest Moon
