Oh wow! I have never ever felt like such a loser as a homeschooling mom haha!😂 You have an amazing talent and are so organized!!😍 You are a lovely and much needed inspiration for my classroom. Thank you for sharing and thank you for showing a positive example of a Muslim family. Masha Allah 💕
Oh good, I was just told the wet rag was okay from another viewer as well. I think I just had it in my mind that it wasn't good, but with chalk pastels, you just have to. You'll really enjoy a chalkboard :) -Hana
Maanshallah! I am really taken back how amazing your calming voice, drawing abilities, and rich environment you provided for your children. I aspire to be half as good as you at those things. Allah truly blessed your children, I hope they lead a fitting lives.
My 16-year-old son had a friend over visiting. I had them, my 15-year-old daughter, and my husband all watch this video on the big screen t.v. :) They all loved it. Joe (the friend) had his mouth hanging open the whole time and was completely engrossed. I've homeschool videoed my husband to death, so I'm really selective on what I share with him, and he loved it too. The boys are public schooled. I asked them, "Wouldn't that be awesome if you walked into your classroom and found out your teacher had put all that time and effort into creating something like that for you kids?" They thought it would be amazing for someone to do that for them. Your kids are blessed. On another note, I went out and started saving some links to A Child's Dream materials onto my Pinterest "Curriculum: Waldorf" board. I'm getting ready to do the same with some of your videos and the Nature (store) you've mentioned in your videos. I'm falling more and more in love with aspects of the Waldorf style of teaching through watching your videos, even though I know you make adaptions. That's how I'd do it too. We are similar in our mindset, I think. However, you're actually doing a lot more Waldorf inspired activities than I get scheduled to do. My aim is to do more hands on activities. My daughter with ADHD really responds to hands on activities best. Take care.
Oh my!! That's pretty awesome the kids and the hubby enjoyed this. I never thought about how I would have felt if I walked into my high school classroom to see a chalk drawing, but I'm pretty sure I would have thought it was awesome. I don't think my kids think it's awesome, though!! This is all they know. They would be like, "what? you don't have a huge chalkboard in your school room with drawings on it?" Haha :) Just today my 18 year old was in the school room and my kids and I asked him if he remembers the first time I drew this for him, and he said no. Ah well, I remember it. A Child's Dream will be so happy to hear that. Did you know she has a channel as well? Oh and Nature-Watch, that's another favorite of mine as of 4 months ago. -Hana
No. I didn't know she (A Child's Dream) has a channel. I'll have to check it out, asap. Also, thanks for the "Nature-Watch" name reminder. I was going to have to go find it from your other videos.
Honey I love love love love love this video !!! Your such an amazing artist and it's a treat to watch what you draw!! Big hugs and thanks so much for sharing with us!
Thank you Kristy!! This was certainly one I felt anguish about as I was really trying to capture a memory of sorts, but now we are making new ones!! -Hana
Thank you!!! At least we can enjoy this for the next several months...super sad when it's going to be time to erase it. I'm sure there's some worldly wisdom in there somewhere. -Hana
Have you ever thought about doing your illustrations on an art roll pinned to the chalkbard? Then after your done with a unit you could roll it up and keep it or take it to a teacher supply store and have it laminated. Or maybe you can make a mini version on canvas to have long after you erase your board. Your drawings are so beautiful! ! You take so much care with it. It's perfectly ok to wash a chalkboard by the way. When I was in elementary school I helped my teachers wash the board once a month or so with warm soapy water.
I thought about it, and I think it's a great idea!!! Thank you! My initial hesitation, when I read this, was how can it be done. But I spent a little time thinking about it and searching online and instead of paper, I thought canvas. I found some black canvas in the right size (and sold by the yard, woohoo), except it's quite pricey. But really, to be able to keep them would be such a personal treasure. I'm glad at least I have the video and photos now because my original pics of the work I did 7 years ago weren't the best quality. So glad to hear that I'm not damaging the board with water. For some reason, I felt like it was a no-no, but really the deep black of a freshly cleaned chalkboard really makes the colors pop!! Thanks Erin!! -Hana
HI Hana, I do have other children. They are 17, 18, and 21. My 17 year old is not homeschooled. My other children have graduated. I like that they are able to do the same lessons most of the time. :) -Kristen
Hi Salina! Thank you :) We bought this years ago online, but I can't find the original vendor. The manufacturer is Ghent and this one is pretty similar: www.amazon.com/Ghent-Reversible-Standing-Double-Sided-Chalkboard/dp/B002E0V170 Except ours in a chalkboard on one side and a dry erase board on the other. -Hana
Thank you! You know, I'm actually a terrible artist. It's often a challenge coming up with chalk drawings and I try to copy other artwork as much as possible. When I don't, it really doesn't turn out well. There are a number of art books that give step by step drawing instruction. These might be helpful.
Pepper and Pine i would be thankful if you would share the books titles, i am very much discouraged in trying to chalk drawing for my son. Jazakillah khayr :)
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this chalk drawing! I think it's my favorite, yet. Thanks for making the tutorial. I think erasing it really is the most difficult part. That's when I second guess the whole "chalk" drawing theory! Hana, I've been meaning to tell you that I showed my daughter, Danielle, some of your other chalk drawings and I went into her room one day, and she was creating her own...just for fun! (from your inspiration) :) Here's a link to our video from the day we had to erase it. I let her keep it up for a couple of months too, because I couldn't bare to make her erase it. It was already half erased by the time I thought to video tape it. ua-cam.com/video/q8KrCylbzJM/v-deo.html
I watched it and oh my, now I have someone who relates! So here's a story: There was once a Waldorf teacher who drew a castle scene for the Middle Ages unit he was doing. He loved his drawing so much, his parents bought the chalkboard and had the drawing sent to him (or it was the other way around...can't remember) and they still have it, they paid for a new chalkboard. So yeah, sometimes, they are just too treasured to erase. -Hana
That will be a great idea IF I ever get the loan for this house I'm trying to buy. I didn't get my first attempt. I'm going with my own bank tomorrow. Wish me luck. My daughter said she'd like to paint a universe on one of her bedroom walls. But, I like the paint a wall or two with chalkboard paint idea better. Thanks for suggesting that! After all the chalkboard paint tutorials I've watched from people painting walls to furniture, why didn't I already think of that?! I guess, I'm still stuck in the renters mentality. She's going to flip when I tell her of your suggestion. She'll love it!
Oh wow! I have never ever felt like such a loser as a homeschooling mom haha!😂 You have an amazing talent and are so organized!!😍 You are a lovely and much needed inspiration for my classroom. Thank you for sharing and thank you for showing a positive example of a Muslim family. Masha Allah 💕
Duchess Andromeda haha you're funny 😂 thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate the sentiment 😊
Mashallah beautiful daring 👏👏👏👍💫
The wet rag is great to use! What a wonderful and inspiring video. I found a chalkboard recently I may purchase. I always take a photo too.
Oh good, I was just told the wet rag was okay from another viewer as well. I think I just had it in my mind that it wasn't good, but with chalk pastels, you just have to. You'll really enjoy a chalkboard :)
-Hana
Maanshallah! I am really taken back how amazing your calming voice, drawing abilities, and rich environment you provided for your children. I aspire to be half as good as you at those things. Allah truly blessed your children, I hope they lead a fitting lives.
الحمدلله aww thank you! I really appreciate the feedback and the kind comment. I pray you have success in all that you do. u .
Beautiful! You did an amazing job!
Beautiful🌿🍄❤️
Beautiful work!
Thank you, Cara :)
My 16-year-old son had a friend over visiting. I had them, my 15-year-old daughter, and my husband all watch this video on the big screen t.v. :) They all loved it. Joe (the friend) had his mouth hanging open the whole time and was completely engrossed. I've homeschool videoed my husband to death, so I'm really selective on what I share with him, and he loved it too. The boys are public schooled. I asked them, "Wouldn't that be awesome if you walked into your classroom and found out your teacher had put all that time and effort into creating something like that for you kids?" They thought it would be amazing for someone to do that for them. Your kids are blessed.
On another note, I went out and started saving some links to A Child's Dream materials onto my Pinterest "Curriculum: Waldorf" board. I'm getting ready to do the same with some of your videos and the Nature (store) you've mentioned in your videos. I'm falling more and more in love with aspects of the Waldorf style of teaching through watching your videos, even though I know you make adaptions. That's how I'd do it too. We are similar in our mindset, I think. However, you're actually doing a lot more Waldorf inspired activities than I get scheduled to do. My aim is to do more hands on activities. My daughter with ADHD really responds to hands on activities best. Take care.
Oh my!! That's pretty awesome the kids and the hubby enjoyed this. I never thought about how I would have felt if I walked into my high school classroom to see a chalk drawing, but I'm pretty sure I would have thought it was awesome. I don't think my kids think it's awesome, though!! This is all they know. They would be like, "what? you don't have a huge chalkboard in your school room with drawings on it?" Haha :) Just today my 18 year old was in the school room and my kids and I asked him if he remembers the first time I drew this for him, and he said no. Ah well, I remember it. A Child's Dream will be so happy to hear that. Did you know she has a channel as well? Oh and Nature-Watch, that's another favorite of mine as of 4 months ago.
-Hana
No. I didn't know she (A Child's Dream) has a channel. I'll have to check it out, asap. Also, thanks for the "Nature-Watch" name reminder. I was going to have to go find it from your other videos.
woooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am speechless.u r really talented!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awe, thank you my dear :)
Thanks sòooooo much 4 replying!!!
That is so beautiful! You are so good!
Thank you!
Gorgeous. Mashallah. 😊
Thank you Ranin! I know this one will be hard to part with.
-Hana
Honey I love love love love love this video !!! Your such an amazing artist and it's a treat to watch what you draw!! Big hugs and thanks so much for sharing with us!
Thank you Kristy!! This was certainly one I felt anguish about as I was really trying to capture a memory of sorts, but now we are making new ones!!
-Hana
Yes it is a HUGE treat to watch her make these chalk drawings. I totally agree!
I look forward to them like a kid in the candy store and my children do too! They always ask if she is making us a peg doll lol :)
Wow! This was amazing. I liked the editing. The timing was perfect. I wish I could draw !
Thank you!!! At least we can enjoy this for the next several months...super sad when it's going to be time to erase it. I'm sure there's some worldly wisdom in there somewhere.
-Hana
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Where did you get your chalkboard? What brand is it? Thanks 😀
Just... WOW!
Thank you!! It's really making the school room lively these days :)
-Hana
Have you ever thought about doing your illustrations on an art roll pinned to the chalkbard? Then after your done with a unit you could roll it up and keep it or take it to a teacher supply store and have it laminated. Or maybe you can make a mini version on canvas to have long after you erase your board. Your drawings are so beautiful! ! You take so much care with it. It's perfectly ok to wash a chalkboard by the way. When I was in elementary school I helped my teachers wash the board once a month or so with warm soapy water.
I thought about it, and I think it's a great idea!!! Thank you! My initial hesitation, when I read this, was how can it be done. But I spent a little time thinking about it and searching online and instead of paper, I thought canvas. I found some black canvas in the right size (and sold by the yard, woohoo), except it's quite pricey. But really, to be able to keep them would be such a personal treasure. I'm glad at least I have the video and photos now because my original pics of the work I did 7 years ago weren't the best quality. So glad to hear that I'm not damaging the board with water. For some reason, I felt like it was a no-no, but really the deep black of a freshly cleaned chalkboard really makes the colors pop!! Thanks Erin!!
-Hana
I love her ideas!! I know how amazing it would be for you to keep these!! Where you will store them is a different story lol :)
Hana, You are so talented! I love your videos! I homeschool my 8 year old twin boys.
Awe thank you!! Do you feel it's easier homeschooling twins? Do you have other children?
-Hana
HI Hana, I do have other children. They are 17, 18, and 21. My 17 year old is not homeschooled. My other children have graduated. I like that they are able to do the same lessons most of the time. :) -Kristen
Hana!! THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i remember seeing this at your home but really loved watching you draw it.. super talented. mashaAllah
Thank you, Sarah!!!
beautiful,mashALLAH.
Alhumdulillah! Thank you :)
Love, i really like chalkboard drawing at Waldorf School
Wow go girl beautiful.i like your paintings u are blessed I wish I can do that nice very beautiful
Thank you Flavia :)
💜💛💚 mashaAllah beautiful
Alhamdulillah, thank you!
💙💙💙
this is so nice I'd never want to erase it. You should try it on a canvas so you can keep it forever and put it up .
I’m so Inpsire’s by your work💕where did you get your chalkboard?
I would love to have a big chalk board like that. Where did you get yours? :) By the way...you did a beautiful job. :)
Hi Salina! Thank you :) We bought this years ago online, but I can't find the original vendor. The manufacturer is Ghent and this one is pretty similar:
www.amazon.com/Ghent-Reversible-Standing-Double-Sided-Chalkboard/dp/B002E0V170
Except ours in a chalkboard on one side and a dry erase board on the other.
-Hana
Thankyou! :)
We always used a water sponge to clean the chalk board with in school, then we had to use a dry rag afterwards.
Have yóu always this good in chalk drawing, or you learned it when you started waldorf homeschooling?
Thank you! You know, I'm actually a terrible artist. It's often a challenge coming up with chalk drawings and I try to copy other artwork as much as possible. When I don't, it really doesn't turn out well. There are a number of art books that give step by step drawing instruction. These might be helpful.
Pepper and Pine i would be thankful if you would share the books titles, i am very much discouraged in trying to chalk drawing for my son.
Jazakillah khayr :)
Pepper and Pine by the way, your drawing is awesome!
ohhhh how you erase it 😢
I don't know...this one is going to be tough...
38th like and I wish u a happy Easter
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this chalk drawing! I think it's my favorite, yet. Thanks for making the tutorial. I think erasing it really is the most difficult part. That's when I second guess the whole "chalk" drawing theory! Hana, I've been meaning to tell you that I showed my daughter, Danielle, some of your other chalk drawings and I went into her room one day, and she was creating her own...just for fun! (from your inspiration) :)
Here's a link to our video from the day we had to erase it. I let her keep it up for a couple of months too, because I couldn't bare to make her erase it. It was already half erased by the time I thought to video tape it.
ua-cam.com/video/q8KrCylbzJM/v-deo.html
I watched it and oh my, now I have someone who relates! So here's a story: There was once a Waldorf teacher who drew a castle scene for the Middle Ages unit he was doing. He loved his drawing so much, his parents bought the chalkboard and had the drawing sent to him (or it was the other way around...can't remember) and they still have it, they paid for a new chalkboard. So yeah, sometimes, they are just too treasured to erase.
-Hana
That's an awesome story! I'm going to let Danielle read it. I hope she doesn't expect me to buy a new chalkboard every time! hahahaha
You could buy a can of chalkboard paint and go to town!!
That will be a great idea IF I ever get the loan for this house I'm trying to buy. I didn't get my first attempt. I'm going with my own bank tomorrow. Wish me luck. My daughter said she'd like to paint a universe on one of her bedroom walls. But, I like the paint a wall or two with chalkboard paint idea better. Thanks for suggesting that! After all the chalkboard paint tutorials I've watched from people painting walls to furniture, why didn't I already think of that?! I guess, I'm still stuck in the renters mentality. She's going to flip when I tell her of your suggestion. She'll love it!