Learning a second language is like learning to play a musical instrument. It’s hard work at first, but it will be loved and cherished later. One of my favorite aspects of homeschooling is the freedom parents have to choose how to educate their children. For example, public schools usually start […]
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Welcome spring to your homeschool with this simple flower painting activity that’s perfect for all ages. Experimenting with different painting techniques (like using a fork instead of a paint brush!) is a great way to sharpen fine motor skills and nurture creativity. You could bring your finished craft to a […]
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Music makes great contributions to the child’s cognitive development and this starts even in the womb. Before birth, the baby (in the twentieth week of gestation) can hear sounds such as heartbeat, breathing rhythm, mother’s voice, and at the same time respond to these stimuli by moving or kicking. Thus, […]
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In addition to the Fundamentals of Art known as the seven art elements, it is just as important to know and understand the Art Principles. These principles are used by artists and designers of every stripe, from car designers to interior decorators to civic sculptors. The art principles are tools […]
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When teaching a student the basics of investigative writing, you start by asking the basic “w” questions: Who? What? When? Where? And why? These are fundamental and act as a great start for fact gathering for the young writer. Likewise, there are seven fundamentals for the young artist to use […]
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Mother’s Day occurs every spring when the flowers start to bloom outside. Mother’s Day is a day when we can tell our moms how much we love them and thank them for all that they do for us. Moms love flowers. Make a garden of flowers for your mom, and […]
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The work of childhood ought to be filled with joyful discovery. – Charlotte Mason As a child I loved creating with my hands, no matter the season. Summer daisy chains and mud pies, autumnal pocket treasures, frosty window drawings, and pressed spring flowers float through my childhood memories, like sparkles […]
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Having the right attitude toward art and art supplies will help you make sound decisions about art supplies and the many works of art your family can create. We need to realize that having an excess of anything (including good things like art supplies and artwork) reduces our enjoyment. If […]
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Creativity can seem mysterious and daunting. For example, you may have seen a piece of art and marveled, “How do they do that?” or maybe you have said, “I could do that,” only to fail miserably trying to make a simple sketch. But whether you are a budding artist or […]
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In a world where most of us have in our pockets the capability of capturing an image, the field of photography is more accessible than ever. Gone are the days of finishing a roll of film and then waiting for it to be developed—hoping a few good images were captured. […]
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