Introduce your children to one of history’s greatest artists, inventors, and thinkers through this beautifully illustrated 12-page Leonardo da Vinci Artist Study. Inspired by a Charlotte Mason approach, this printable mini study encourages children to observe carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and discover the wonder of God’s creation through art, nature, science, and history.
Perfect for elementary-aged learners, this study combines engaging reading, hands-on activities, and beautiful watercolor illustrations to help children connect with Leonardo’s life and legacy in a meaningful way.
This 12-page mini study includes:
• Child-friendly biography of Leonardo da Vinci
• Renaissance art techniques explained simply
• Geography of Renaissance Italy (Florence, Vinci, Milan & France)
• First-person “My Curious Childhood” story
• Reading comprehension activities
• Leonardo the Inventor page featuring his famous inventions
• Bird nature study inspired by Leonardo’s observations of nature
• Famous works study including the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man, and Virgin of the Rocks
• Original poem: Under Leonardo’s Sky
• Poetry copywork page
• Sketch page inspired by Leonardo’s notebook studies
• Step-by-step shading lesson to introduce basic drawing techniques
This study works wonderfully as a stand-alone lesson or as part of a larger artist, history, or Renaissance unit. It is suitable for homeschool families, classrooms, co-ops, and independent learners.
Details:
* Printable PDF
* 12 pages
* US Letter (8.5” × 11”)
* Recommended for approximately ages 7–12
Bring the Renaissance to life while encouraging curiosity, creativity, careful observation, and a lifelong love of learning.
Introduce your children to one of history’s greatest artists, inventors, and thinkers through this beautifully illustrated 12-page Leonardo da Vinci Artist Study. Inspired by a Charlotte Mason approach, this printable mini study encourages children to observe carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and discover the wonder of God’s creation through art, nature, science, and history.
Perfect for elementary-aged learners, this study combines engaging reading, hands-on activities, and beautiful watercolor illustrations to help children connect with Leonardo’s life and legacy in a meaningful way.
This 12-page mini study includes:
• Child-friendly biography of Leonardo da Vinci
• Renaissance art techniques explained simply
• Geography of Renaissance Italy (Florence, Vinci, Milan & France)
• First-person “My Curious Childhood” story
• Reading comprehension activities
• Leonardo the Inventor page featuring his famous inventions
• Bird nature study inspired by Leonardo’s observations of nature
• Famous works study including the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man, and Virgin of the Rocks
• Original poem: Under Leonardo’s Sky
• Poetry copywork page
• Sketch page inspired by Leonardo’s notebook studies
• Step-by-step shading lesson to introduce basic drawing techniques
This study works wonderfully as a stand-alone lesson or as part of a larger artist, history, or Renaissance unit. It is suitable for homeschool families, classrooms, co-ops, and independent learners.
Details:
* Printable PDF
* 12 pages
* US Letter (8.5” × 11”)
* Recommended for approximately ages 7–12
Bring the Renaissance to life while encouraging curiosity, creativity, careful observation, and a lifelong love of learning.
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