creativity, Cultural Art, high school, Holiday, Homeschool, middle school, Sculpture, Uncategorized

Celebrate Dรญa de los Muertos with Nicho Boxes

With Hispanic Heritage month starting in September, I wanted my classes to complete activities for Dia de los Muertos. I frequently travel to Mexico to visit family. I always try to do one lesson a year focusing on Hispanic heritage. This year, I decided to create Nicho boxes. Years ago I did a lesson with… Continue reading Celebrate Dรญa de los Muertos with Nicho Boxes

Art History, creativity, Elementary School, Holiday, Homeschool, middle school, Uncategorized

Yayoi Kusama Inspired Pumpkins

One of my kids favorite books to read is Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasnโ€™t Sorry. The book, written by Fatsu Gilberti, gives a great background on the artist with fun cartoon illustrations making this book a resource for elementary age kids. While reading, the author discusses Yayoiโ€™s love of pumpkins. While I… Continue reading Yayoi Kusama Inspired Pumpkins