Experience the Art Nook studio - HOmeschool programs

Each class meets once a week for 60 minutes providing a dynamic and sensory-rich class designed to introduce young artists to the wonderful world of process art. This class emphasizes the importance of the artistic journey rather than the final product, allowing students to fully explore their creativity without the pressure of producing a specific outcome. Through hands-on activities and open-ended projects, students are encouraged to experiment with a variety of materials, textures, and techniques.

Program Highlights:

- Creative Exploration: Students are free to explore a variety of art materials, such as paint, clay, paper, and natural elements, in a playful and experimental environment. This encourages independent thinking and fosters a love for creativity at an early age.

- Sensory Development: The focus on tactile experiences helps students develop their fine motor skills and enhance their sensory awareness. Activities like finger painting, texture exploration, and material manipulation engage the senses while promoting cognitive and emotional growth.

- Artistic Expression: Without the expectation of a “perfect” finished product, students can fully immerse themselves in the process of creation. They are free to make choices, take risks, and express their thoughts and feelings through art, building confidence in their own ideas and abilities.

- Focus on the Journey: The emphasis is placed on what the students learn and experience during the creative process—problem-solving, decision-making, and exploring new techniques. This encourages a growth mindset, where the value is found in the exploration rather than the outcome.

Each class meets once a week for 90 minutes, providing continuous art education. This program is designed with flexibility and depth, ensuring that students from 1st to 8th grade engage with age-appropriate, standards-aligned projects. All projects meet California and national VAPA standards, and I’ve created thoughtful lesson plans and assessments that tie in multiple subjects, including literature, history, science, and math. The curriculum is ever evolving to keep the experience fresh and engaging. I meet students where they are, ensuring the curriculum is tailored to their developmental level. Additionally, I often incorporate literary tie-ins with books that correspond to our projects. My middle school students especially love being read to, even from books aimed at younger audiences, which sparks meaningful discussions and creative insights—proving that art and literature are powerful companions in education.  

Program Highlights:

- VAPA Standards-Aligned Curriculum: All projects meet California and national VAPA standards, ensuring high-quality, well-rounded art education.

- Multi-Subject Tie-Ins: Lesson plans integrate subjects like literature, science, math, and history, enhancing students' understanding of art in a broader context.

-Classroom Philosophy: Rooted in my broader classroom teaching philosophy, the program emphasizes creativity, exploration, responsibility, and artistic independence.

Each class meets once a week for 90 minutes, providing a comprehensive and immersive language and art program designed to enrich students’ understanding of the Spanish language while fostering their creativity. This unique course offers a dynamic learning experience that blends Spanish language instruction with artistic expression, making language acquisition both practical and enjoyable.

Program Highlights:

- Engaging Spanish Curriculum: The language component of the course is designed to build vocabulary, grammar, conversation skills, and comprehension in a hands-on, interactive manner. Students learn Spanish through storytelling, cultural exploration, and interactive lessons that emphasize real-world communication skills.

- Project-Based Learning: Students will actively apply their language knowledge by participating in art projects that are tied to the cultural traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. From creating traditional crafts to exploring the works of famous Hispanic artists, students will use language and creativity to deepen their understanding of both art and Spanish.

- Cultural Immersion: Each lesson introduces students to the culture, history, and daily life of Spanish-speaking countries. By incorporating cultural elements into language learning, students develop a more holistic understanding of how language and culture are interconnected. They’ll explore everything from Guatemalan worry dolls to Mexican muralism, with each unit offering a rich artistic and linguistic exploration.

- Artistic Expression: Students will create various art projects, using a wide range of materials and techniques, inspired by the cultural and artistic heritage of the regions they study. Projects may include paper crafting, painting, textile arts, and sculpture, all tied to the country or tradition being studied in the language lessons.