A 12-Week Picture Study & Poetry Guide
Printed Edition | 42 Pages | Full Color | Perfect Bound
Bring beauty, depth, and connection into your homeschool with a complete 12-week term of picture study centered on the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh.
Designed for family learning (grades K–12), this guide combines master artworks, rich poetry, and thoughtful narration prompts into one cohesive, done-for-you study.
Connection First
We have carefully curated six Van Gogh masterpieces and companion poems so you can focus on meaningful conversation instead of preparation.
Short & Sustainable
Each lesson is designed to take just 15–20 minutes once a week — perfect for busy homeschooling families.
Depth Without Overwhelm
Thoughtfully written to engage ages 5–18, with layered prompts for older students who want deeper study. Picture study is paired with poetry to cultivate attention, imagination, and a love for beauty in words and images.
Beautiful & Tangible
A luxurious, full-color printed guide you’ll be proud to use and display.
Meet the Artist
Spend a day with Vincent van Gogh through an engaging, storytelling narrative and draws your child into his life and work.
Six Complete Picture Studies
Each includes:
A full-color reproduction
Narration prompts
Guided discussion questions
Vocabulary for the language of art
Age-appropriate depth sections for middle and high school students
Six Guided Poetry Lessons
Each artwork is paired with a carefully chosen poem that reflects its mood or theme.
Every poetry lesson includes:
The full poem printed in the guide
Vocabulary definitions
Narration prompts
A guided poetry study
Discussion questions for multiple ages
Step-by-Step Instruction Chapters
If you’re new to picture study or poetry study, you’re fully supported.
Includes:
How to Do a Picture Study
How to Do a Poetry Study
The Language of Art
The Language of Poetry
This guide works whether you are brand new to Charlotte Mason methods or have practiced them for years.
Creative Enrichments (Optional)
Each lesson includes optional extensions such as:
Creative writing prompts
Art activities
Nature connections
Cross-disciplinary ideas
Use them as much or as little as you like.
Video Access
A QR code provides access to carefully selected, child-appropriate videos about Van Gogh to enhance your study.
Curated Picture Book List
A thoughtfully selected list of optional picture books to complement your study — perfect for younger learners or family read-aloud time.
Designed for Family Study (Grades K–12)
This guide was intentionally written for multi-age homeschooling families.
Younger children enjoy observation and narration.
Older students engage in deeper artistic and literary analysis.
It can be easily adapted for:
Homeschool families
Co-ops
Schools
Format: Printed, perfect-bound guide
Length: 42 full-color pages
Schedule: 12 weeks (one lesson per week)
Lesson Time: 15–20 minutes
Ages: 5–18 (family style)
Shipping: Ships worldwide
A digital download version is also available (see Digital Guides listing).
This guide works beautifully alongside:
Charlotte Mason homeschool programs
Classical education
Unit studies
Traditional curriculum
Morning Time
Enrichment blocks
No prior art history or poetry knowledge required.
An Enriching Education for Everyone
This guide was written to be welcoming to both faith-based and secular families.
A 12-Week Picture Study & Poetry Guide
Printed Edition | 42 Pages | Full Color | Perfect Bound
Bring beauty, depth, and connection into your homeschool with a complete 12-week term of picture study centered on the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh.
Designed for family learning (grades K–12), this guide combines master artworks, rich poetry, and thoughtful narration prompts into one cohesive, done-for-you study.
Connection First
We have carefully curated six Van Gogh masterpieces and companion poems so you can focus on meaningful conversation instead of preparation.
Short & Sustainable
Each lesson is designed to take just 15–20 minutes once a week — perfect for busy homeschooling families.
Depth Without Overwhelm
Thoughtfully written to engage ages 5–18, with layered prompts for older students who want deeper study. Picture study is paired with poetry to cultivate attention, imagination, and a love for beauty in words and images.
Beautiful & Tangible
A luxurious, full-color printed guide you’ll be proud to use and display.
Meet the Artist
Spend a day with Vincent van Gogh through an engaging, storytelling narrative and draws your child into his life and work.
Six Complete Picture Studies
Each includes:
A full-color reproduction
Narration prompts
Guided discussion questions
Vocabulary for the language of art
Age-appropriate depth sections for middle and high school students
Six Guided Poetry Lessons
Each artwork is paired with a carefully chosen poem that reflects its mood or theme.
Every poetry lesson includes:
The full poem printed in the guide
Vocabulary definitions
Narration prompts
A guided poetry study
Discussion questions for multiple ages
Step-by-Step Instruction Chapters
If you’re new to picture study or poetry study, you’re fully supported.
Includes:
How to Do a Picture Study
How to Do a Poetry Study
The Language of Art
The Language of Poetry
This guide works whether you are brand new to Charlotte Mason methods or have practiced them for years.
Creative Enrichments (Optional)
Each lesson includes optional extensions such as:
Creative writing prompts
Art activities
Nature connections
Cross-disciplinary ideas
Use them as much or as little as you like.
Video Access
A QR code provides access to carefully selected, child-appropriate videos about Van Gogh to enhance your study.
Curated Picture Book List
A thoughtfully selected list of optional picture books to complement your study — perfect for younger learners or family read-aloud time.
Designed for Family Study (Grades K–12)
This guide was intentionally written for multi-age homeschooling families.
Younger children enjoy observation and narration.
Older students engage in deeper artistic and literary analysis.
It can be easily adapted for:
Homeschool families
Co-ops
Schools
Format: Printed, perfect-bound guide
Length: 42 full-color pages
Schedule: 12 weeks (one lesson per week)
Lesson Time: 15–20 minutes
Ages: 5–18 (family style)
Shipping: Ships worldwide
A digital download version is also available (see Digital Guides listing).
This guide works beautifully alongside:
Charlotte Mason homeschool programs
Classical education
Unit studies
Traditional curriculum
Morning Time
Enrichment blocks
No prior art history or poetry knowledge required.
An Enriching Education for Everyone
This guide was written to be welcoming to both faith-based and secular families.
