Goals, perseverance, problem-solving, relationships, math, confidence, stress relief—did you know these are all areas our children improve with art and music? Stephanie Morrison from The Canadian Schoolhouse shares insight on providing creative outlets in our homeschools in today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “The Importance of Art and Music.” 

Connections

Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine

For more on art and music, click on the links to these recent articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:

• While many enjoy art as a hobby or extracurricular school activity, it is actually a vital component in a child’s education. Learn more in “The Benefits of Art in Education.”
• Giving students the time and freedom to identify the thing that catches their interest often motivates them to delve deeper than anticipated. Here is “Cultivating Time for Art: An Interview with Gina Ferguson Foster.”
• Musical training develops patience and perseverance. Emily-Jane Hills Orford shares her expertise in “Music Grows Your Brain.”
• With so many benefits, music must be incorporated into every student’s education. Daniela Silva explains those benefits in “Can Music Improve Learning? The Importance of Nurturing Musical Experiences in Childhood.”
• Music is a wonderful gift from God! Rosalee Massie shares her thoughts in “30 Amazing, Incredible Benefits of Music.” 

Connect with the TOS App

Do you have the new and enhanced TOS App? It is the hub for homeschooling. You can access all The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine articles—and more—wherever you go, whenever you need them. Search for homeschooling topics important to you. You will find curriculum choices, resources, homeschool advice, help, and encouragement. The app content is updated weekly. The TOS App is now better than ever, and it is free. You can find the TOS App on Google Play or download at the App Store today! 

Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com 

What is SchoolhouseTeachers.com? It is the curriculum site of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine that currently offers over 400 classes for preschool through high school, including art and music. 

At a time when many schools are doing away with their art programs, homeschoolers have an opportunity to discover hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine. As they learn from modern masters, students in kindergarten through high school can learn new techniques, meet artists throughout history and from around the world, and experiment with a variety of mediums such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, colored pencil, and more. See the Homeschool Art Curriculum options offered by SchoolhouseTeachers.com.

Students in elementary through high school can enjoy learning about the history of music and famous composers. They can study music theory and even take guitar and violin lessons without ever leaving home. See the Homeschool Music Curriculum options offered by SchoolhouseTeachers.com.

Connect with The Canadian Schoolhouse 

The Canadian Schoolhouse, a division of The Old Schoolhouse®, was started in 2018 to offer more support and resources on homeschooling specific to Canadian families. With content in subjects such as geography, history, cooking, and general family life, The Canadian Schoolhouse encourages families in their homeschooling journey in various ways. Here are resources from The Canadian Schoolhouse that families everywhere will appreciate:

• Did you know that learning and playing music opens doors to new worlds, skills, and opportunities? Take a look at some of the areas you can explore by beginning or continuing with learning music in “Music – More Than Meets the Ears.”
• “Building Life Skills Through Music” explains skills that can be achieved by learning music in your home.
• In today’s podcast, Stephanie Morrison includes a clip from a previous interview with Connie Fortunato of Music Camp International. View the full interview, “How Music Fits in for Every Child,” on Facebook or YouTube. 

Connect with The Homeschool Minute 

Spend a minute with your friends from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine!

The Homeschool Minute is a weekly eNewsletter for anyone homeschooling or considering starting. It’s brief yet packed with a powerful dose of encouragement to keep you going strong in your commitment to your family and to the Lord. Each week, The Homeschool Minute focuses on the same topic covered in the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast and includes perspectives from a handful of writers. Find more perspectives on the importance of art and music in The Homeschool Minute this week (coming to inboxes on 3/15/23). Subscribe to the free homeschool newsletter. 

Connect with Upcoming Episodes

New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next: 

• 3/20/23: Episode 8—“When They Won’t Listen—How to Gain Attention” hosted by Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com and The Canadian Schoolhouse
• 3/27/23: Episode 9—“Attending Homeschool Conventions: Is it Necessary?” hosted by Gena Suarez of The Old Schoolhouse®
• 4/3/23: Episode 10—“What to do When Mom Is Exhausted” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine

Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We would love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.