Spears Art Studio

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!

I love ART. In all forms. I have studied art for years, and this was my focus in college, although I have not yet finished. I love painting, drawing, ceramics, and papermaking.

My dream (which for now is on hold while I fulfil a more important task...wife and mother) is to be an Art Therapist. I want to work with terminally ill children. I would use Spears Art Studio K-8 Christian Art Curriculum if this dream ever became reality.

At this point in my homeschooling journey Spears Art Studio is the best art curriculum I have seen. I am really impressed by each and every lesson. I feel that Dr. Spears put forth her very best, and included so much "meat" in each lesson.

The curriculum is for students grades K-8, but my 3 year old was able to do many of the K projects, so we did the K and 3rd grade projects. A lot of information is given to explain why teaching art is so important, and the best methods of relating artistic objectives to your children. Each lesson contains a theme with art objectives and targets. The lessons are divided January-December with activities to go along with the season. There are scriptures included to support the theme of the art project. Some lessons include vocabulary, teacher focus and inspiration, and art history. These lessons are very well planned.

A supply list is given, and a teacher prep section is included.Each activity is explained very well. It was a breeze showing my kids what to do and explaining the directions to them. I think that parents who need help teaching art would LOVE this program. I learned quite a bit myself!I was thankful for the teaching rubric, and other evaluation methods given in this curriculum. I have always been unsure how to "grade" my child's artwork. I also have wondered how my art was graded when I was in school. I think Dr. Spears teaches to be very constructive, encouraging children to do their best.

BUT, the best part....All of the activities were FUN! We had a blast. We were not doing simple, brainless activities. My children were stretched, so to speak. They created art that they thought impossible. I had so much fun working on these projects with the kids.

We received the program in PDF format. I was able to print the pages I needed. This helps to not have paint spilled on the expensive art curriculum! And I will be able to use this program for years. I looked at the older grades and I can't wait to try some of the lessons with my children. Take a look at the pictures of the kids using the AWESOME Spears Art Studio Curriculum.

(org. posted 12/8/08)