Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Teach Art in Your Homeschool

(Even if you don’t feel “artsy” yourself)

If you’re just starting out on your homeschool journey (or even if you’ve been doing it for a few years), it can be easy to push art off the priority list.

“We’ll get to it after math.”
“I’ll add it in once we find our rhythm.”
“I need to research supplies and find something ‘good’ first.”

Ready to make art a simple, joyful part of your homeschool? I created a free 5-Day Five Senses Art Walk with a mini-podcast and journal to help you get started without adding more stress to your plate. It’s beautiful, open-and-go, and designed for families who want connection over chaos. Click HERE to download your free copy and start weaving art into your week, even if you’re short on time.

Friend, can I let you in on a little secret?
You don’t have to wait.

Art isn’t the extra.
Art is the anchor.

It’s how we wonder.
It’s how we process the world.
It’s how our children learn to see — not just with their eyes, but with their hearts.

But What If I’m Not an Artist?

You don’t need to be.

You just need to be willing to look at a painting and ask, “What do you notice?”
To lay out crayons and say, “Let’s draw what we saw on our walk.”
To open a page of Scripture and wonder together, “How could we show this in color?”

Art in your homeschool doesn’t have to look like a structured lesson with fancy supplies.
Sometimes it looks like noticing shadows.
Sometimes it looks like asking questions.
Sometimes it looks like sitting in stillness long enough to let beauty soak in.

What Happens When We Start Now

When we don’t wait until “someday” to include art, our children begin to:

• Grow comfortable expressing themselves creatively
• Learn how to observe and reflect
• Develop a visual vocabulary that supports every other subject
• Recognize God’s truth and beauty in the world around them

Art becomes a rhythm, not a reward.
And that rhythm helps you build a homeschool culture full of curiosity, calm, and connection.

Where to Begin (Especially If You Feel Overwhelmed)

Start small. Ten minutes a day. One painting a week. A poem and a palette of watercolors.

Need help? That’s exactly why I created the ERAS Art Decks — to give you a simple, open-and-go way to introduce art history, critical thinking, and creativity without adding stress to your day.

You can also begin with something even gentler:
Art & Scripture for Little Hearts
A flower press
A public domain print from your local museum

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You Don’t Need a Perfect Plan. You Just Need to Start.

And the beauty is — once you begin, the art will lead you.
It always does.

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Let’s raise a generation of kids who aren’t afraid to look closely.
To create boldly.
To love beauty deeply.

Don’t wait. Art is already waiting for you.

Ready to add beauty to your homeschool day?
Visit the Slate & Story Etsy shop to explore our growing collection of art resources, including flashcards, scripture pairings, and more. You don’t have to wait for the ‘perfect’ schedule or the ‘right’ supplies to bring beauty into your homeschool. My free 5-Day Five Sense Art Walk give you everything you need to begin, simply, joyfully, and without overwhelm. Download it HERE and start creating art memories your kids will remember for years.