Greetings! “But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” Isaiah 64:8 I am in the middle of planning our annual Homeschool Project Fair where children turn in projects in science, history, geography, and more. More than all other categories, the fine arts category always
I never considered myself the “fun” unit study mom. I am still more of a textbook/workbook person. Unit studies don’t always fit with the way our family operates—and that is one of the great things about homeschooling! No matter the method, homeschooled kids excel (www.nheri.org). However, I know the kids need breaks from the books,
See the Light’s Art Class contains 36 complete step-by-step tutoring lessons, taught by Master Artist Pat Knepley. Pat Knepley’s warmth and engaging personality captures the attention of children, draws them into the learning process, and leads them through a successful drawing experience in every lesson. Each lesson runs approximately 15 minutes and includes
Often, when we think of teaching art to our kids (myself included), we find the task daunting, messy, and—if we’re honest—a little unnecessary. This is an embarrassing confession coming from me, an art school graduate whose husband teaches art and develops art curriculum for a living. Yet, here I am, still struggling to teach
It’s fun, it’s messy, and it’s essential to a well-rounded education. Art awakens God-given creativity that’s necessary for our kids to excel in every subject! As an art school grad, I’ve seen the boost artistic creativity can give even the most technical of fields. The Lord Himself calls us His “work of art” and
Sometimes as parents we want to protect our children from the side of art that is in direct opposition to our own values, but we certainly want them to be able to express themselves through art and gain an appreciation for artists around the world. That’s where SchoolhouseTeachers.com can help. Our courses are safe for
SchoolhouseTeachers.com is one of the best places to find homeschool courses you won’t find anywhere else. Our teachers are extremely creative, and they love to share what they learn with families around the world. This creativity and love is the reason for four of our newest courses. We know you will enjoy them. Learning
Whatever You Are Doing This Spring – Vacationing, Homeschooling, or Planning on What To Teach Next Fall–Do It With The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine! Between the dates of April 21-30, 2014, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is hosting a photo contest. Get creative and join us for lots of family fun and a great prize. We want
Categories: Grades K – 2 Grades 3 – 5 Grades 6 – 8 Deadline: All entries must be post-marked by Saturday, April 12th, 2014. Prizes Include: Art Curriculum from Artistic Pursuits Art Supplies from Miller Pads and Paper Christian Music from K Love Radio Station Christian Readers from Finding Christ Books publishers Trailblazers books on CD from trailblazerbooks.com For More Info,