As the summer sun has said adieu and the air crisps, we begin embracing autumn, a season that brings forth a riot of colors and a sense of cozy nostalgia. What better way to celebrate this magical time of year than by engaging your little ones in some delightful fall leaf art projects?
Art is subjective, right? So how can you teach someone what art is? It’s often a subject homeschoolers shy away from because it can be intimidating! Embracing art’s subjectivity allows everyone to appreciate something different AND gives space for creativity.
What is it about Art that feels so intimidating to teach? From scratch marks on a piece of paper, to oil paints of stationary objects there is such a wide array of where to start, how do you decide what to teach? Join Janna Koch, BookShark's Community Manager as she is joined by Cody Wheelock, founder and creative arts coach of Fount Atelier as they discuss how to incorporate art into your homeschooling and the challenges that can come with teaching the subject. Learn about the top 3 hang-ups that can prevent you and your student from reaching your creative art goals or maybe how to set goals and pass up the hang-ups altogether!
I have always enjoyed doing arts and crafts projects with my boys as an add-on to our homeschool curriculum. But as they’ve gotten older, I have found it a bit harder to teach them art because they have less patience with the process of art. They want to have the satisfaction of a completed project at the conclusion of an art lesson instead of working for hours upon hours or days upon days to create something to be proud of.
