One of my favorite ways to add learning during the Christmas Season is to examine a work of art that is focused on the Christmas story.
In this lesson we are going to be examining the Merode Altarpiece which explores the story of the Angel Gabriel came to Mary and announcing that she is going to bear the Christ child. I’ve chosen this painting because it is full of hidden symbols that make it a fun work to explore.
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These are the two major categories of our Art History Curriculum. Going Broad takes the trends, artists, and eras into account and gives your student the overview needed to gain an understanding of the flow of Art.
Going Deep takes a closer look at individual artists and works increasing your students expertise and insight.
Stress free homeschooling is possible, even during the holidays. In this post I wanted to give you some simple ways to incorporate Christmas into your school day without adding planning time or complicated supplies. These ideas are meant to be productive, simple and fun. I’ve tried to stick to ideas that require minimal teacher input.
Are you already feeling a meaningful Christmas is slipping through your fingers? It’s not too late to inject your holiday with meaning. We all want to create magical memories, but magical memories are often elusive. We start out the month with the best of intentions, determined that this will be the year we bake, craft,
