Have I Got a Story For You! Downloadable Art History Video Series

Have I Got a Story For You! Downloadable Art History Video Series

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Ages: 6-13

Grades: 1-8

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Have I Got a Story For You!

Have I Got A Story For You! is a one-of-a-kind multi-child art history course that is part story, part adventure, part art studio, and 100% fun! Used for 13 years at a prominent college preparatory school, Have I Got A Story For You! is now available to home educators via high-quality videos.

With Have I Got A Story For You!, your students will study different art eras. They will be introduced to various artists, hear about cultural events specific to that era and examine masterpieces for style or techniques that make them unique. An animated cartooned drop of paint named Gasfy adds an element of light-heartedness to each episode’s journey.

Have I Got A Story For You! consists of twelve 20-30 minutes videos with corresponding lesson plans. Throughout each series, three artists are introduced. Students will analyze the masterpieces of these prominent artists and discuss how their culture, circumstances, and family influenced their art and, in some cases, how the artwork influenced the culture. And for those who blush at nudity in art, Have I Got A Story For You! is entirely G-rated. This means all nudity has been pixelated out; quite a feat, especially for the Renaissance semester!

Corresponding to each video are detailed lesson plans that include critical thinking questions to engage your students in discussion and generate higher-order thinking skills. The lesson plans also suggest cross-curricular age-specific activities in the areas of writing and vocabulary. As a bonus, some lesson plans include geography, history, and even science assignments.

But what your children will love most are the well-chosen art activities. Several are suggested for each unit, each selected to enhance your child’s retention of the lecture material. Most art activities will take about 30 minutes to complete.

Have I Got A Story For You! is aimed at 1st-8th grade students, so it is the perfect choice for families teaching multiple-age children. Because the speaker is so engaging and the art projects gratifying to do, I suspect that the age range could even be expanded a year or two on each side.

The series was written as a semester study; however, the curriculum has the flexibility to be used in a monthly homeschool co-op or summer art camp.

 

 

Have I Got a Story For You! Downloadable Series
Publisher Description
Mrs. Beth and her animated drop of paint, Gasfy, will introduce your students/children to artists that influenced these art periods.

Through creative storytelling and silly antics, Mrs. Beth and Gasfy make the artists and their masterpieces come alive.

Renaissance Preview
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Baroque Preview
Impressionist Preview

Post-Impressionist Preview


Downloadable Series Includes:
12 videos (approximately 22 minutes in duration) and the Curriculum Bundle. The Curriculum Bundle includes 12 lesson plans that correspond to each episode, the "Name that Artist" Assessment PowerPoint Game/Test, and downloadable flashcards.

Download Instructions
Once your order has been placed, the videos and Curriculum Bundle will be sent via WeTransfer to your email. If you have not received this email within 3-5 business days, please check your spam folder.

Publisher's Information
Publisher: HiGASFY Productions
Instructor: Mrs. Beth
Age Recommendation: 6-13
Grade Recommendation: 1st-8th
Faith-Based: No
Lessons/Projects: 12 Videos and a Curriculum Bundle, which includes 12 Lesson Plans
Format: Download

The Renaissance Series includes:
  • 1 video introducing the Renaissance period
  • 5 videos on da Vinci
  • 4 videos on Michelangelo
  • 2 videos on Raphael
  • 12 lesson plans that correspond to the videos. The lesson plans establish clear objectives, give multiple art activity suggestions that are geared toward grades 1-8, encourage critical thinking, provide vocabulary words, and incorporate writing assignments and other cross-curricular studies.
  • "Name that Artist" Assessment PowerPoint Game/Test
  • Downloadable Flashcards


    • The Baroque Series includes:
  • 1 video introducing the Baroque period
  • 4 videos on Caravaggio
  • 4 videos on Rembrandt
  • 3 videos on Vermeer
  • 16 Lesson plans that correspond to the videos. The lesson plans establish clear objectives, give multiple art activity suggestions that are geared toward grades 1-8, encourage critical thinking, provide vocabulary words, and incorporate writing assignments and other cross-curricular studies.
  • "Name that Artist" Assessment PowerPoint Game/Test
  • Downloadable Flashcards


    • The Impressionist Series includes:
  • 1 video introducing the Impressionist period
  • 4 videos on Monet
  • 3 videos on Pissarro
  • 4 videos on Degas
  • 16 Lesson plans that correspond to the videos. The lesson plans establish clear objectives, give multiple art activity suggestions that are geared toward grades 1-8, encourage critical thinking, provide vocabulary words, incorporate writing assignments and other cross curricular studies.
  • "Name that Artist" Assessment PowerPoint Game/Test
  • Downloadable Flashcards


    • The Post-Impressionist Series includes:
  • 1 video introducing the Post-Impressionist period
  • 4 videos on van Gogh
  • 3 videos on Matisse
  • 4 videos on Picasso
  • Downloadable Curriculum Bundle which includes:
  • 16 lesson plans that correspond to the videos. The lesson plans establish clear objectives, give multiple art activity suggestions that are geared toward grades 1-8, encourage critical thinking, provide vocabulary words, incorporate writing assignments and other cross curricular studies.
  • "Name that Artist" Assessment PowerPoint Game/Test
  • Downloadable Flashcards

    • Customer Reviews

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    Hannah C.
    Educational, Informative, and Fun

    This series was very educational, informative, and fun for my kids. It’s their favorite subject of home school and always look forward to the new lessons.

    The stories made my kids understand not only the paintings and artists, but also appreciate history throughout the presentations. They ask to visit certain museums to see the artworks mentioned in the series and tell their friends stories behind the artwork as well.

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    Jill W.
    Mixed feelings

    I love the videos and that they were sent to us. I know they were trying to keep cost down for the consumer but I did feel I needed a printed copy of the curriculum.

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    T.E.
    the best

    This is my kids favorite part of homeschool. The concepts and stories are interesting and the lesson material allows for you to explore the lesson more.

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    Rachelle H.
    Great Videos

    We love these videos. They are well made and we have learned a lot. We completed the Renaissance lessons. My child is excited to go to art museums because of these videos.

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    Nicole S.
    Not a fan

    I'm struggling with multiple aspects of this product. First and foremost, from a nonreligious household (this product was in the nonreligious kit), these videos are difficult for my daughter because she has to try to understand the history while also having a LOT of religion spoken to her, which, for her, is completely foreign. I completely understand that historical art has a heavy religious base but for a nonreligious 7-year-old, this just isn't easy. Furthermore, I don't find the host engaging enough. We get to the end of a video and I don't feel as though she's gotten enough out of it. Finally, $150 for 12 videos is a bit of a stretch, especially given the production value. All in all, this simply isn't for our family.

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