Are you studying US history and looking for great art projects for American history?
Would you like to link your history unit studies with great American art history and hands-on art projects, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps your co-op needs a great art project unit for next semester, or your family is looking for art activities over a school break. Whatever the reason, welcome to Take Time for Art’s America!
What can you expect?
As always at Take Time for Art you can expect great history told through great streaming video lessons with great art history images. We put the visuals in history for you and make it fascinating for your children. That means when we study the American Revolution your children will see art through the centuries of battles such as the Battle of Lexington, national treasures such as portraits of our founding fathers, and period music which overlays the storytelling and sets the background mood. Also, we’ll explore the early colonies in America such as Jamestown and Plymouth Colony.
What are we covering?
This unit on early American history covers the period from 1492 when Columbus discovered America to the Constitution. We also study Leif Erickson and skip to 1585 to explore the Lost Colony. Next, we’ll take you to Jamestown and Plymouth Colony to explore colonial life in the New World. Also covered are the causes and major battles of the American Revolution, and finally our unit ends with the writing of the Constitution. That means you’ll cover about 300 years of early American history with most major events, not to mention great art and great art projects! While we won’t cover everything that happened during this time, your students will get a great overview as we look at America’s wonderful history, art, and artifacts.
What is real art based on real art?
But we do more than just look at great art. At Take Time for Art, we make real art based on real art. That means that in America! when we look at the beautiful watercolors of John White who was both an artist and the governor of the Lost Colony, we make our own version of a John White watercolor. And we offer simple and more complicated versions so that most of your family can participate at their level. Even your high schoolers!
What art projects are included?
1. A Fantasy map project based on the Carta Marina, an ancient Scandinavian map
2. A John White watercolor project based on John White’s artwork of the New World
3. A Powhatan Longhouse Diorama project (this is so much fun!)
4. A Cornhusk Doll or Action Figure project.
5. A portrait project (we call this “A Portrait of a Patriot”).
6. A “Noughts and Crosses” game that we make. This is actually a Tic Tac Toe game using the Colonial name. We use river rocks to create our designs and place all the game pieces in a drawstring bag that also serves as a game board.
All of this plus a color wheel lesson!
And don’t forget about our wonderful art materials packs!
We make it easy for you to bring home great integrated art projects by giving you your choice of our Complete Art Packs that include almost all the materials you will need for our streaming video art lessons.
Or if you have arts and crafts supplies running out of your ears, you might want to choose our Essentials Packs. This pack includes only the harder-to-find items.
What is included in the Complete Art Materials Pack?
Complete Pack
Watercolor set
Watercolor paper-3 sheets
Twin-tip black permanent marker
11 x 14 corrugated cardboard sheet *
12 x 18 green construction paper
9 x12 blue construction paper
9 x 12 brown construction paper
9 x 12 construction paper in a variety of colors (red, orange
Green, yellow, purple, light blue)
Longhouse diorama templates (template A and template B) *
Canoe and people templates *
3-12 inch brown pipe cleaners
20 inches single-faced cardboard *
Brown felt
Acrylic paint strip
White acrylic paint
9 x 12 acetate sheet *
Burlap bag *
Smooth river rocks *
Corn husks (10)
Styrofoam ball (1 inch) *
Cotton string 56 inches
Rubber bands-8
Paint tray
Mod Podge
What is included in the Essentials Packs?
All the materials in bold print with an (*) are items in our Essentials Pack. These are the harder-to-find items. We’ve done the searching for you!
If I purchase the Essentials Pack will I still need to supply the remaining items to complete the projects?
Yes, you will need the items without an (*) such as watercolors and watercolor paper listed above.
Take a look at our product page for more information about our America! art curriculum. We have a preview video and information about pricing. Want free shipping? Just purchase three art materials packs or more and automatically get free shipping at our checkout!
You can also preview our videos for free for one week when you sign up for our All Access subscription. Cancel before your 7-day trial is up and your credit card will not be charged. You can learn more here.
And don’t miss our coupons for our art materials packs here.
What ages of students work best for Take Time for Art?
Although Take Time for Art has been used successfully with younger students, we work best for ages 9-10 and up. That means that if you have a third or fourth grader and older, we’ve got you covered! And, did you know you can even use our programs for high school credit? Just do two of our units, keep track of your hours, and encourage your students to try the more complicated projects. This should comprise about 60 hours of work or .5 units of high school elective credit for art. You can get more information on using Take Time for Art for high school credit here. Have more questions? Check out our FAQs.
Take the plunge and try us for a week for free!
We truly want to help you bring hands-on art to your family and make it relevant, fun, and fascinating. Plus we teach from a Christian worldview. So once again, welcome to Take Time for Art’s America!. And as always, it’s a good day to Take Time for Art!