| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp. All rights reserved. |
| about the book |
| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling by Subject Visual Arts Curriculum for Homeschoolers by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 Curriculum, programs, online tutorials, and ordering supplies for art... Art Curriculum Art Project for Kids -- free online, lots of step-by-step paper-based art projects for all ages, incorporates study of famous artists, and cultures Art in Story: Teaching Art History to Elementary School Children (Second Edition) by Marianne C. Saccardi -- a wonderful resource book that gives kid-friendly descriptions of art movements from cave art to computer art, provides read-aloud stories artists, and includes related art projects and suggestions for other art to view, relevant books, etc. Artistic Pursuits: The Curricula for Creativity -- (K - 12) complete instructional curriculum covers three or four years in each volume and teaches both the expressive and technical aspects of art Art Ed Books and Kits by BORIS JANET-- a series showcasing a variety of artists-- each book/kit includes: a book with a biography of the artist that discusses his/her life and career, including full-color art reproductions and photographs of the artist in the studio; an 8-page activity book with step by step instructions to help children create their own masterpiece; plus (!!!) paper, non-toxic paint, oil pastels, pencils, brushes, palettes, glue—the kinds of materials the artist actually used. GeeArt -- a reasonably priced online interactive art appreciation program, lessons are presented by animated characters, free demo Exploring Art Media -- a one-year curriculum equivalent to a year of high school art, but OK for grades 5 and up, includes Atelier -- (PreK - 10) video based art curriculum, covers art elements and principles, art history, media exploration, creative self-expression, cultural appreciation, right-brain drawing techniques Meet the Masters -- a complete art curriculum, includes CD-ROM, teacher's guide with scripted lesson plans, art supplies available separately, each lesson features a different artist and covers particular elements of art, children then complete a project simulating the style of the featured artist Visual Manna -- several art instruction, appreciation, and art history resources, also learn history, English, geography, the Bible, and science thru art, techniques include following the steps to correctly draw animals and using a grid to copy drawings, sample lessons online Animals in Art: Animal Symbolism from The Incredible @rt Department -- a collection of resources (history, culture, artists) and lesson plans The Phonics of Drawing -- from Masterpiece Art Instruction, step-by- step drawing instruction on CD, other CDs available for other media Storybook Art: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of 100 Favorite Picture Book Illustrators and Preschool Art It's the Process, Not the Product and Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters and many others by MaryAnn F. Kohl - great project ideas that emphasize the experience of creating and enjoying the medium.. not copywork or trying to make a picture that others will "like" Middle School and High School Art Curriculum from Brownsburg Communty Schools -- outline of the art curriculum for a public school Architecture -- a compilation of links to great websites from the Incredible @rt Department ArtsEdge Lessons -- from the Kennedy Center, hundreds of free online lesson plans in music, art, dance, and theater Other Art Resources at the Homeschool Diner How Do I Teach Art? Free Online Art Lesson Plans Free Online "How-To's" and Project Ideas Helpful and Instructional Art Books Art History and Appreciation Visual Arts Online Enrichment Resources for Self-Directed Study in Art Online Sources for Supplies Utrect -- art supplies and materials SculptShop.com -- tools for sculpting in all media Dick Blick -- art materials and supplies, retail stores, too Cheap Joe's -- materials and supplies (mostly painting and drawing) Flax Art and Design -- art materials plus gifts, toys, games, Joann Fabric and Crafts -- art, craft, fabric supplies, retail stores, too Block Sets -- the ultimate wooden blocks Why not try out Free Online Art Lessons? Also, see Homeschooling by Subject for resources that integrate art into the study of other subjects |
| "There is no right way and no wrong way to do art. There is only your way." -- MaryAnn F. Kohl |