Catholic Picture Study Curriculum for Grades 3–6

 

A Catholic Art & Faith Program for Homeschoolers and Catechists

 Welcome to the Picture Study Curriculum designed especially for Catholic homeschoolers and catechists! This rich, one-year program invites 3rd to 6th grade students to discover the beauty of art while deepening their Catholic faith.


What Is Picture Study?

Picture Study is a gentle but powerful method to introduce children to great works of art. Students are encouraged to observe, reflect, and respond to each piece through guided thinking routines, journaling, and creative expression.

This curriculum adds a Catholic layer—connecting each artwork to Scripture, virtues, and spiritual meaning.


What’s Included in the Full Curriculum?

  • 18 Picture Study units (covering Classical, Sacred, and Modern Art)

  • Teacher’s Manual with lesson plans, objectives, and teaching tips

  • Student journal pages with prompts, space to reflect, sketch, and respond

  • Artist biographies (age-appropriate)

  • Thinking routine assignments (rotated)

  • Scripture + Virtue connections for each unit

  • Creative project suggestions (drawing, sculpture, writing, etc.)


How to Use This Program

Each artwork is studied over two weeks:

  • Week A: Observe the artwork and engage in a thinking routine.

  • Week B: Respond through a creative activity (writing, drawing, sculpting, etc.)

The program is flexible—ideal for once-a-week co-ops or twice-a-week homeschool lessons.

Explore the Curriculum

Click on any unit below to explore the artwork, artist, Scripture tie-in, and creative tasks.

Unit       Title

1             TheCreation of Adam

2             The School of Athens

3             TheBirth of Venus

4             TheLast Supper

5             TheCalling of Saint Matthew

6             David(Sculpture)

7             TheAnnunciation

8             ChristPantocrator

9             TheLight of the World

10           TheMadonna of the Rosary

11           The Crucifixion

12           Pentecost

13           Blueand Green Music

14           TheRed Studio

15           MigrationSeries Panel 1

16           Walking on Water - Azurite

17           ThePeaceable Kingdom

18           ThePraying Hands


Ready to Go Deeper?

Get the full curriculum packet:

  • 📘 Printable PDF

  • 🖨️ Easy to use with multiple children

  • 🛐 Anchored in Scripture and Catholic values

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Perfect For:

  • Catholic Homeschoolers (Grades 3–6)

  • Catechists & Sunday School Teachers

  • Charlotte Mason + Catholic Hybrid Users

  • Co-op and Group Leaders

Let art lead your children into wonder, reflection, and a deeper love of truth and beauty.

🖌️ Because every brushstroke can reveal God's glory.


God bless you!