Episode 32: Art and Photography

Why are art and photography important for our families and homeschools? We don’t see the future of our children, but God does. Deborah Wuehler shares how electives like art and photography can impact children’s future careers and ministry. It’s Episode 32 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show.  Connections Connect with God’s Word  Connect with The
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Hey Mama Monday: Is Art for All Ages, Mama?

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
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Episode 7: The Importance of Art and Music

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
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Is Art and Music Important, Mama?

Two things I know: God is an artist, and God loves music. The Scriptures reveal these two aspects of God. If we want our children to be like Him, we should not dismiss these two avenues in our instruction. And, we should never underestimate the power of music and art in a child’s life. It
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The Benefits of Unit Studies, Mama

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,
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Art Class from See the Light

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   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
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Kids, Crayons, and Christ: A Vlog Journey

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  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
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Keeping Art in Our Homeschools

A Fresh Way To Incorporate Art Into Your Homeschool Schedule
  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
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