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Art History Kids

Recommended Ages

1st-8th Grades

Art History Kids is an online program that introduces children to famous artists, artworks, and movements through story-based lessons and hands-on projects. Each workshop or course focuses on a particular artist or theme, pairing kid-friendly background information with open-ended art invitations. Created by a homeschooling art educator, the program was built to make art history feel accessible and relevant, not intimidating. Parents like the relaxed, creative tone and the way activities work for multi-age groups, making it easy to teach siblings together. It’s ideal for elementary and middle-grade kids who enjoy both listening and making. Since it’s a membership- or course-based program, cost can be higher than a book alone, but many families find the ready-made lessons save significant planning time. For maximum value, print or save reference images, revisit favorite lessons, and display student work alongside reproductions of the original pieces.

Great for K–8 kids who are curious about artists, stories, and big ideas behind art and who enjoy creating their own interpretations rather than copying step‑by‑step drawings.

Pros

Secular, project‑based art history membership that homeschool bloggers say finally makes art history approachable with open‑ended projects, rich discussion prompts, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans.

Cons

Focuses more on appreciation and creative response than on formal technique; subscription model may be pricey for some; younger kids often need help reading directions and navigating the membership site.

Families usually pay via monthly or annual subscription; some charter‑school homeschool programs will reimburse membership fees as part of an arts budget, but that depends on each school’s approved‑vendor list.

$158.80 for one complete grade level and instructor's guide

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Art History Kids
$159.00 USD

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What kids will learn
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Art
Art
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Creativity
Creativity
History
History
World History
World History

Art History Kids Mission

Art History Kids’ mission is to introduce children to great art in a way that sparks curiosity, open-ended conversation, and hands-on creativity. Rather than rote memorization of dates and movements, the program invites kids to look closely at masterpieces, share their own interpretations, and then create original artwork inspired by what they’ve seen—making art history an accessible, joyful part of everyday homeschool life.

Art History Kids Story

Art History Kids began when homeschooling mom and art-lover Lotus Stewart realized she couldn’t find relaxed, discussion-based art history resources that worked for real family life. Drawing on her formal study of art history and countless hours spent in museums, she started writing simple guides to help her own kids—and a few friends—explore artists and movements through stories, questions, and creative projects. Those early lessons evolved into a full membership program, The Studio, along with podcasts, workshops, and printables that now serve thousands of families who want meaningful, low-pressure art experiences at home.

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During a Studio session, you might spread a reproduction of a Monet or Faith Ringgold piece on the table, invite your kids to sip cocoa while noticing colors and shapes, watch a short video about the artist, and then pull out paints, oil pastels, or collage materials so everyone can create their own interpretation while chatting about how the piece makes them feel.

Art History Kids is a subscription‑based homeschool art program built around “The Studio,” an online library of monthly artist and art‑movement studies. You log in to download printable guides, watch short videos, and choose hands‑on projects that weave together art history, picture study, and open‑ended creating.

A parent or caregiver typically acts as facilitator—reading prompts, asking open‑ended questions, and modeling that there are no “wrong” answers—while children do the bulk of the hands‑on creating.

No art background is required for kids or parents; it’s ideal for roughly ages 5–12, with younger kids relying more on you to read instructions and older kids taking more ownership of projects.

Art History Kids is a gentle, discussion‑based approach that invites kids to respond to art in their own way, which can be wonderful for gifted, autistic, and 2e learners who think deeply and notice details. Flexible prompts and open‑ended projects make it easy to adapt for dyslexia or ADHD by emphasizing oral narration, visuals, and hands‑on making instead of long written work.

Art History Kids mixes short, story-based artist studies with open-ended art projects using basic materials, so families can easily adjust textures and pacing to match a child’s sensory needs.

Memberships can generally be canceled before the next billing cycle to stop future charges; specific guarantees or trial‑period refunds, if offered, are detailed on the Art History Kids checkout page.

Not ideal for teens seeking AP‑level art history exam prep, families wanting a rigorous drawing or painting skills course, or those who want everything fully offline.

Consider Waldorfish for technique‑heavy art, Deep Space Sparkle or Glitterbombers for colorful project‑based art, and books like “Vincent’s Starry Night” or museum classes for more traditional approaches.

New artist and movement studies, seasonal workshops, and bonus projects are added regularly, and families retain access to an expanding archive of past lessons as long as their membership is active.

Let your child curate a rotating “home gallery” of their Art History Kids projects with labels describing the artist, era, and their own creative choices to deepen both content knowledge and pride.

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Meet Lotus

Lotus Stewart is a homeschooling mom of two creative teens and the founder of Art History Kids and The Homeschool Art Revolution podcast. With a background in art history and education, she specializes in turning museum-style art appreciation into playful, conversational experiences that fit busy family schedules—no prior art expertise required. A fun fact: Lotus describes herself as a “coffee fanatic” and often records podcast episodes and lesson ideas from her kitchen table, modeling for families that you don’t need a studio or fancy supplies to raise kids who feel at home around art.