2queens&1princenmyhouse Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Last year was our first year homeschooling. I was really concerned with getting started and getting the basics in, so we didn't do much in the way of fine arts (the girls were in church choir and that was music). The girls had previously attended Catholic school where they started out in K-2 with an excellent music teacher and then she got cancer and retired. From that point on it became find a body to fill the spot and actual learning went out the window. So, with it being year #2, I feel like I have a little better handle on things and would like to add art and music into our weekly routine. I've planned our art to hit major artists and illustrators, but I'm at a loss with music. This stems from my own lack of knowledge on the subject. I don't know who/what a 5th grader should know. I don't have money to spend on a curriculum, so this is something I an piecing together myself. Our local library has a wealth of books, CDs and videos that I can check out. I just need to know where to place my focus. Does anyone have any suggestions for composers, musical terms, instruments, etc. that are necessary to know by 5th grade? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 The link provided above is a great resource. This is my go-to arts and music appreciation material. They are really inexpensive, but you can also just look at their lists, or make use of some of the free resources. I find this program very simple and easy and engaging and it gets the job done. http://harmonyfinearts.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I'm going to follow this for some ideas too. So far I just printed the overview chart from http://harmonyfinearts.org/ and was going to find my own stuff but use the overview as a guideline as I also don't have money for curriculum. These are very affordable, but I need to spend any spare money we have elsewhere. Would you want to share what you've planned for art? I'm lost with both art and music, I really don't know where to start, it's our first year and I have a 5th and 6th grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2queens&1princenmyhouse Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks for the ideas so far. I checked out a few books from the library today, so in the next couple days I plan to get something pulled together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetC Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 We started with the 9 Note Recorder Method book in 4th, then music instrument lessons in 5th, for older DD. Younger DD didn't really click with music lessons and a good teacher until 7th, though we tried on and off in 5th and 6th. Recorder is a great first instrument, and even if your kids don't go on to lessons on a fancier instrument later, I think it's worth doing for a semester or so. It teaches note reading, keeping time, etc, as well as an appreciation for some of the work that musicians put in to learn their craft. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicMama Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Classics for Kids They have an archive of weekly broadcasts on different composers, pieces, and eras of music history. They also have games, puzzles and coloring sheets. Pair that with lessons on an instrument, and you're set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks. This is very helpful. We have enjoyed the classics for kids podcasts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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