MrsBanjoClown Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I know that you don't really need an art curriculum for kids at this age, but I think my boys, especially my younger one, would love to have art as part of their schoolwork. Any ideas on something I can do to teach them about how to improve their artwork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatLight Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 We use Artistic Pursuits and LOVE it! My husband is an art major (he teaches this subject) and he has been really impressed with the curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellalarella Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I like Artistic Pursuits. I love this art teacher's blog. She updates daily. http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) We are doing and loving Artistic Pursuits also. My blog has some of the products that we have created using it. You can see it under "Art" in the sidebar. Here are some of our favorites: Here are self portraits. Egyptian murals. Ancient Greek Walls. Edited February 24, 2012 by 3peasinapod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russiantwins Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I am not artsy at all, but this year started artistic pursuits and find it is well laid out and simple to use. I got the book from CBD, and collected the list of materials slowly with a michael's or AC moore coupon each week until I had everything, which helped keep the cost down. I also read to them a page from the book series, "come look with me" which uses an artist and describes their history and the picture. It is like going to an art museum in your house and helped them know what to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edeemarie Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Rod &Staff has a nice art book that is reasonably prices and my kids really enjoy. It is called Art with a Purpose and I think is sells for around $8 with all of the paper materials included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) I haven't tried it yet, but I've just bought Art Lab for Kids. It looked interesting and like it'd be pretty adaptable/flexible for my DD's 1st grade art (next year). I also bought How to Teach Art to Children, to maybe mix & match... ETA: Artistic pursuits looks really nice, too! Edited February 24, 2012 by alisoncooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I bought Artistic Pursiuits, but I ended up dropping it because I realized that my kids needed more instruction in drawing first. I think Artistic Pursuits is good to help learn how to use the various art supplies. I didn't use it for long, though. I ended up liking Mark Kistler's online drawing lessons as the best place to help my kids start learning drawing skills. He has a lot of free drawing lessons on his website (look under Mini Marshmallows for younger kids) if you would like to try it out. Homeschool buyers co-op also has a discount on his subscription if you are interested in that. I am also considering Atelier (for drawing lessons) and Meet the Masters (for art appreciation and fun art projects). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 We liked Atelier. It got done because the DVD did the teaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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