Incorporating Art into Homeschooling (3/13/13, Ep28)

Savvy Homeschool Moms Podcast

In this episode the moms announce the Pandia Press Giveaway winner, chat about The Amazing Race, and incorporating art into homeschooling. Links in this episode:Passport Templates for the Amazing RaceOur Facebook group: Homeschooling With the Amazing RaceCountry Report for Amazing Race is ready for review! To get your copy: Tell your friends about Savvy Homeschool Moms on Twitter, Facebook and/or real life, and then email me about it at tina(at)savvyhomeschoolmoms.com (The first 20 people)The moms talk about Homeschooling with the Amazing Race in episode 19Meal Planning Boot Camp for Plan to Eat Games mentioned: Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Risk, Totally Tut, DungeonQuest, Busytown, Clue, PathfinderPlease post your family board game recommendations in the comments! (Especially ones that even grownups can enjoy, with their kids.)Books in this Episode:The Measly Middle Ages by Terry Deary from the Horrible Histories seriesThe Fairy’s Return and Other Princess Tales by Gail Carson Levine (author of Ella Enchanted) Keeping Pets seriesUS Army Helicopters by Carrie A. BraulickBattlefield Support by Geoff CornishFighter Planes by Jeffery ZuehlkeRattlesnakes by Joanne MatternFill It Up by Gail GibbonsThe Penderwicks by Jeanne BirdsallThe Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Naunerle Farr into a comic book formatOrange Trees of Versailles by Annie PietriMagyk by Angie SageGuardians of Ga’Hoole series by Kathryn LaskyMuse MagazineThe Man in the Iron Mask by Naunerle FarrDingoes at Dinnertime and Buffaloes Before Breakfast by Mary Pope OsborneHitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsClay by Colby RodowskyThe Cay by Theodore TaylorLinks in this Episode:http://www.exploratorium.edu/www.nga.gov/kidsFree-Loan Teaching Resources from NGA — NOTE: This page has been taken down and I’ve linked to the archived page…I’ve since touched base with the Affiliate Loan Coordinator at the NGA, Lily Abt, and she gave me this info:Now educators can browse teaching packets here:https://www.nga.gov/education/teachers/teaching-resources.htmlBrowse videos here:https://www.nga.gov/education/teachers/loan-video.htmlAnd borrow any print materials for their use using this form:https://www.nga.gov/education/learningresources/create-account.htmlSome other great resources for materials can be found here:https://www.nga.gov/education/teachers.html Please note: I kept talking about how you can check out “CDs” when I meant “DVDs”, doh! –Tinahttp://littlebentcreekfarm.blogspot.com/Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student AchievementWhy Arts Education is Crucial, and Who’s Doing it BestThe Benefits of Art in High SchoolArt Influences LearningJournals that have space for drawingDraw Write Now: My Drawing and Handwriting Book3 Ways to Incorporate Art into your Homeschool CurriculumArt activity Books by MaryAnn Kohl:Discovering Great ArtistsGreat American Artists for KidsScience Arts: Discovering Science through Art ExperiencesMath Arts: Exploring Math Through Art for 3 to 6 year oldsGood Earth Art: Environmental Art for KidsList of creative narration ideas on SimplyCharlotteMason.comArt Influences LearningThis episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com. ]]>