One of the ideas in Julie Bogart's book, The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life, spoke so deeply to me that I immediately put my book down and sprung into action. I knew that a special enchanted art table would absolutely delight my children and ignite a spark of creativity. My children loved crafting with the materials I set out so much that I have now created several themed enchanted art tables. This St. Patrick's Day art tray is the newest set of craft … [Read More...]
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