Creative Connections: The Good and The Beautiful Language Arts Level 3 + Art Makes Me Smart
If you’re using The Good and The Beautiful Language Arts Level 3, you’re already giving your children a rich, literature-based education rooted in beauty and values. But what if you could take that learning even deeper by weaving in art, culture, and hands-on connection?
That’s exactly what the Art Makes Me Smart Membership is designed to do.
We’ve created lesson matchups so you can pair your Level 3 lessons with open-and-go art, nature, and cultural studies that fit beautifully into your homeschool rhythm. No overwhelm. No extra planning. Just connection, creativity, and joy.
Lesson 1 – Country Studies: Oceania
Start your year with a creative journey to Australia! Inside Around the World: Australia, your child will explore Australian culture through art projects, stories, and hands-on activities that make this country come alive.
Lesson 8 – Europe: Italy
Bring your European studies to life with Around the World: Italy. With vibrant art projects, recipes, and cultural insights, this lesson becomes a rich, immersive experience your child will remember.
Lesson 19 – France
Use Around the World: France to dig deeper into this beautiful country. Explore French art, music, food, and architecture while your child creates hands-on projects to bring it all together.
Lesson 21 – Russia
Marianne von Werefkin was a famous Russian painter. Learn more about Russia in Around the World: Russia.
Lesson 36 – Henri Rousseau
As you study this French artist, revisit Around the World: France for more cultural context. Then try an Impressionist-inspired painting using our step-by-step tutorials to help your child connect style with story.
Lesson 39 – Hummingbird, Robin & Bluebird
Get hands-on with our Backyard Birds! Your child can paint each bird mentioned—hummingbird, robin, and bluebird— with step-by-step video tutorials and printable templates that make watercoloring fun and enjoyable for everyone!
Lesson 69 – Snow
Chilly weather makes a perfect pairing with our Snow Unit Study! Create a peaceful winter scene, learn snow science, and cozy up with a simple, snowy art projects that build connection and wonder.
Lessons 74, 87 & 89 – Claude Monet
As you explore Monet, revisit Around the World: France to dive deeper into the country that inspired so much of his work. Then, try your own Impressionist-style painting!
Lesson 75 – Cloud Painting
Pull up our Simple Skies Tutorial from the Intro to Landscapes course and paint your own cloudscape. It’s the perfect way to blend art with observation.
Lesson 84 – Ocean Poetry
After reading ocean-themed poetry, grab your brushes and head to Intro to Landscapes to paint a serene ocean scene. It’s a calming, open-ended activity that ties beautifully into language arts and science.
Lesson 96 – Forest Poetry
Pair your forest poetry reading with a creative project in Intro to Landscapes. Your child can paint a layered forest scene while reflecting on the imagery and themes from the lesson.
Lesson 101 – Ikeda Shoen
While Shoen isn’t in our Artist Studies yet, this is a perfect chance to explore Around the World: Japan. Your child can create art inspired by Japanese culture.
Lesson 103 – Japan
Keep the Japan theme going with Around the World: Japan! Enjoy immersive projects, traditional art techniques, and cultural stories that connect beautifully with your lesson—even without a featured artist.
Lesson 108 – Desert Painting
Head to Intro to Landscapes and try the Desert Mountain watercolor tutorial. This is a great opportunity to blend art and geography.
The Art Makes Me Smart Membership was made for families like yours. We’re here to help you bring more beauty, connection, and creativity into your homeschool, all while using the curriculum you already love. Every project is designed to be open-and-go, multi-age friendly, and deeply meaningful.
So the next time you open your lesson… pause and ask: How could we bring this to life with art?
We’re here to help you do exactly that.
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