You may have noticed that we have been choosing art projects to go along with the younger children’s Five in…
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Pan Pastels: How to Draw a Sky and Beach
We have recently discovered all that pan pastels can do. Specifically, how to draw a sky and a beach scene….
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Geranium Chalk Art Tutorial
I cannot think of a better way to welcome spring than a pot of good old fashioned red geraniums. So…
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Easter Crown of Thorns Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
This pastel of Christ’s crown of thorns is a personal favorite of mine as we enter the Easter season. An Easter…
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Free Spring Art Lessons at Hodgepodge
We are growing a love of art this spring! Here are some free art lessons to get you started… Free…
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How Morning Room Time Builds Homeschool Learning Skills for Later
My two youngest children have outgrown our long-time homeschool habit of morning room time. Today I am sharing the benefits…
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Free Valentine Lessons: A Lovely Afternoon of Art and Music
Art and music are a perfectly beautiful combination for Valentine’s Day or any appreciation of romanticism. We have a Valentine’s…
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Are Your Children Socialized?
We sat surrounded by friends and family. “And their ages?” she asked. Her eyes widened as I answered, from age…
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Claude Monet London at Twilight Chalk Pastel Art
I think chalk pastels are wonderful to use in Impressionistic art paintings. I know that I have mentioned before that…
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Lavender Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
This Lavender Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial that I bring to you today…it has very few colors, yet the colors are…
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Snowman Paints! Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
It’s always fun to paint outside! And this snowman is doing just that. We love that this tutorial offers such…
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The Homeschool Math Answer
It was at the midpoint of the homeschool year I found we needed the math answer. The homeschool math answer….
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Hodgepodge Homeschool Favorites
In our 17 years of homeschooling, we have gathered some favorites. Tried and true homeschool favorites we use always! I’m…
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