It is the last week of the curriculum fair. Wow, January is almost done!
This week we are talking about the Arts: Seeking beauty in our world.
Hosting this week are Susan from Homeschooling Hearts and Minds and Lisa @ Golden Grasses.
When it comes to the Arts, it has been difficult to include it on a regular basis in our homeschool routine. Last year and this year I have tried to make a conscious effort to make sure we do some kind of Art at least once a week. So far we have been able to maintain it.
What do we use?
We have enjoyed A Child's Introduction to .... series. We are using the Poetry and the Art books. These books are engaging and deal with the subject matter heads on, yet in a very gentle and progressive way. The kids are introduced to a different poetry style or artist one at a time with example and explanation of their work. With the poetry book sometimes I try to have them do an exercise where they apply the style just talked about. In the Art book, some of the chapters include a try it exercice where they try to practice a technique. The book also comes with a cd with the poetry read to on it. We do chapter once a week. Doing it only once a week allows us to not get overwhelmed and give us intentionality.
Also I have purchased Classical Writing: Poetry for Beginners. Not so sure when we will get to go through it but I am hoping sometime this year.
Other than that my oldest takes violin lessons and my youngest piano. My oldest who is 11 now has been playing once in a while at church as well, which has improved his confidence.
That's about all we do in the area our Arts in our home.
The Art of Organization…or How Clutter Almost Ruined My Homeschool by Susan @ Homeschooling Hearts & Minds
The Shadow of Divine Perfection by Lisa @ Golden Grasses
Relaxed Homeschooling: Fine Arts in the Early Elementary Years by Brittney @ Mom's Heart
Fine Arts {Art Appreciation, Art, Composer Study Hymn Study} for 2015 by Chareen @ Every Bed of Roses
Adding Sparkle to Home Education by Sarah @ Delivering Grace
And All the Extras by Christy @ Unexpected Homeschool
Teaching Art Using the Bible by Tauna @ Proverbial Homemaker
Art In Every Subject by Kym @ Homeschool Coffee Break
Letting Art Just Happen in Homeschool by Amy @ One Blessed Mamma
Missing Art? by Kristen H. @ Sunrise to Sunset
Do YOU Have Time for Extracurriculars? by Michele@ Family, Faith and Fridays
Fine Arts in Our Classical / Charlotte Mason Homeschool by Sharra @ The Homeschool Marm
The Science of Beauty for a Delight-Directed Daughter by Susan @ The Every Day of Education
Seeking Beauty: How we Tackle the Arts in our Homeschool by Joelle @ Homeschooling for His Glory
Learning To Appreciate Beauty With Fine Arts Resources@ As We Walk Along the Road by Leah@ As We Walk Along the Road
This week we are talking about the Arts: Seeking beauty in our world.
Hosting this week are Susan from Homeschooling Hearts and Minds and Lisa @ Golden Grasses.
When it comes to the Arts, it has been difficult to include it on a regular basis in our homeschool routine. Last year and this year I have tried to make a conscious effort to make sure we do some kind of Art at least once a week. So far we have been able to maintain it.
What do we use?
We have enjoyed A Child's Introduction to .... series. We are using the Poetry and the Art books. These books are engaging and deal with the subject matter heads on, yet in a very gentle and progressive way. The kids are introduced to a different poetry style or artist one at a time with example and explanation of their work. With the poetry book sometimes I try to have them do an exercise where they apply the style just talked about. In the Art book, some of the chapters include a try it exercice where they try to practice a technique. The book also comes with a cd with the poetry read to on it. We do chapter once a week. Doing it only once a week allows us to not get overwhelmed and give us intentionality.
Also I have purchased Classical Writing: Poetry for Beginners. Not so sure when we will get to go through it but I am hoping sometime this year.
Other than that my oldest takes violin lessons and my youngest piano. My oldest who is 11 now has been playing once in a while at church as well, which has improved his confidence.
That's about all we do in the area our Arts in our home.
The Art of Organization…or How Clutter Almost Ruined My Homeschool by Susan @ Homeschooling Hearts & Minds
The Shadow of Divine Perfection by Lisa @ Golden Grasses
Relaxed Homeschooling: Fine Arts in the Early Elementary Years by Brittney @ Mom's Heart
Fine Arts {Art Appreciation, Art, Composer Study Hymn Study} for 2015 by Chareen @ Every Bed of Roses
Adding Sparkle to Home Education by Sarah @ Delivering Grace
And All the Extras by Christy @ Unexpected Homeschool
Teaching Art Using the Bible by Tauna @ Proverbial Homemaker
Art In Every Subject by Kym @ Homeschool Coffee Break
Letting Art Just Happen in Homeschool by Amy @ One Blessed Mamma
Missing Art? by Kristen H. @ Sunrise to Sunset
Do YOU Have Time for Extracurriculars? by Michele@ Family, Faith and Fridays
Fine Arts in Our Classical / Charlotte Mason Homeschool by Sharra @ The Homeschool Marm
The Science of Beauty for a Delight-Directed Daughter by Susan @ The Every Day of Education
Seeking Beauty: How we Tackle the Arts in our Homeschool by Joelle @ Homeschooling for His Glory
Learning To Appreciate Beauty With Fine Arts Resources@ As We Walk Along the Road by Leah@ As We Walk Along the Road
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