A few weeks ago (yes, I’m a little behind in blogging) our homeschool co-op group was blessed to participate in
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The Arts
Bear plays the piano
http://www.youtube.com/get_player And the piano playing continues.We are anxiously awaiting classes to begin in the fall.Bear is the whole reason the
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G-man plays the piano
http://www.youtube.com/get_player I am so proud.Not bad for 5 lessons.We have committed to lessons in the fall.I’m hoping I can manage
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Fairy Princess Dance Camp
Pumpkin (age 4) just finished 2 weeks of Fairy Princess Dance Camp. She is now officially enrolled for lessons in
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Owl Craft
Today we did an Owl Finger puppet craft. It has been awhile since we did an arts and crafts project
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Introduction to Keyboard recital
After just a week of piano lessons the boys had their recital today with their class. Daddy was actually in
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Creating thank-you notes for children
I think teaching children how to write thank-you notes and show appreciation for the gifts they receive is an important
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Fish
by G-man By Pumpkin by Bear
Lepidopterists
What is a Lepidopterist?Someone who collects butterflies, of course!
More Miro by young artists
We have decided that we want the boys to continue with this art teacher in the fall, so I’m anxiously
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Alien Art
created with a Sharpie and some glow in the dark shimmer paint. Following instructions from a Draw 50 aliens… Art
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Artist Study: Miro
The boys are in art camp this week and they are studying the works and techniques of Joan Miro who
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Can you hear it?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a book and CD called, “Can you hear it?” Using 13 famous paintings and
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Drawing Lessons
I started using, Little Kids…Draw! by Teacher’s Friend Publications a few weeks ago. It is for early learners and includes
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A study of seeds or a fun craft?
Flip Flops and Applesauce posted a free Paper Samara Spinner template. It mimics the movement the Samara fruit makes when
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Christmas Crafts
This Christmas Tree with star ornaments was just some fine motor fun for Cutie Pie. It also kept her busy
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