Welcome back to Art History Kids, the podcast that explores the joy and importance of art in education. In today's episode, we dive into the topic of homeschooling and the power of giving ourselves permission to do things differently. As homeschoolers, we often feel the pressure to cover every subject and follow the traditional curriculum, but is that really necessary? Join me for an inspiring chat about the importance of nurturing our children's passions, prioritizing art, and finding the balance between core subjects and specialized interests. I'm sharing personal experiences, practical advice, and inspiring stories to help you create a homeschooling plan that aligns with your vision and your children's needs. So grab your coffee, sit back, and get ready to clarify your personal homeschool vision and fuel yourself with creativity and inspiration for the new school year. Let's dive in!
- 00:02:03 Permission to be yourself is key. Don't be swayed by others' expectations. Choose your own path.
- 00:03:18 Art in education helps children become themselves, not like others. Focus on what's best for your kids, not what everyone else is doing. Reconnect with your homeschooling purpose and envision the end goal.
- 00:08:57 There are limited hours in the day, prioritize education needs. Research schools that excel in arts education.
- 00:13:22 Art as foundation for home school vision. Personalize main feature of new homeschool plan. Conforming unsuccessful. Intuition and kids' interests lead to lasting learning.
- 00:14:55 Long-lasting learning, joyful memories, and creating lifelong learners.
- 00:21:13 Art seamlessly connects with all subjects as a teaching approach, allowing children to learn through their interests and preferences. This also applies to subjects they dislike.
- 00:22:06 Make learning fun by incorporating interests, applying to real life, and being creative. Focus on preferred subjects and vary less liked ones.
- 00:25:55 Take courage, share plans, stay inspired.
Be sure to download the brand new Art History Treasure Hunt game and kick off your new school year with playful exploration!
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