by Ann Bowers
Reading, writing and artithmetic. While there is so emphasis on these subjects, equal emphasis should be placed on expanding your childs imagination and creativity through arts and crafts. 
When teaching fine arts to homeschooled children, you will find many art and craft lessons and projects online. If you participate yourself, you can teach the children that perfection, or even minimal talent, isn’t necessary. The most important lesson for them to learn is that trying and enjoying are goals in themselves.
A Collage Project for all Ages
Objective: Explore the use of textures, shapes, and colors to decorate a holder for small items.
Use a strong cardboard or wooden box (small), a coffee can, a plastic bottle, a plastic or ceramic flower pot, a cigar box, or a shoe box to decorate.
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by Ann Bowers
One of the biggest worries for homeschooling parents is that they feel they have no artistic abilities and, therefore, no talent for teaching fine arts to their homeschooled children. There are a number of good home school art curricula that can support parents in this area. Select one that has basic, easy instructions on how to draw, paint, and so forth. Be sure the one you choose has the type of projects you wish your children to participate in: crafts, drawing, painting, art appreciation, etc. The curriculum should also address several age levels, including those of your children. You need to direct the lessons and encourage your children. You will find many art and craft lessons and projects online. If you participate yourself, you can teach the children that perfection, or even minimal talent, isn’t necessary. The most important lesson for them to learn is that trying and enjoying are goals in themselves, regardless of the quality of the products produced.
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