Cycle Two – Week Twenty

Image CaptionHistory - Well, my original idea of visiting the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial during this week will most likely need to be put on hold.  While our visit will be put on hold, maybe you can go? If you do, be sure to check out the National Mall Junior Ranger Booklet for your littles to complete.  Not going? Most of the … [Read more...]

How I Teach Music and Art Appreciation to My Children

I hear from a lot of people that teaching art and music appreciation intimidates them.  I try to explain that it really is not a big deal, because if you could see how I personally go about doing that in our home I am positive you would boldly say that it wasn't as difficult as it sounded, and you could do that too!  Really!  I just … [Read more...]

Why The Arts Are An Integral Part of Our Curriculum

Guys, please welcome back guest blogger, Christy Lindsay.I don’t know about you, but I think most of us have our list of “important subjects” that have to get done during the day.  We have those boxes that must be checked off and then and only then, if we still have time, we will fit in the “extra stuff” like music or art or maybe some … [Read more...]