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I love the performing
arts! I am blessed to live 20 minutes from two different
symphonies. Not only that, but my oldest daughter is taking
theater, and my younger three dance, at a local dance studio.
The performing arts are a wonderful way to expand a
homeschoolers mind. So many things on television today are not
things I want my children to see. But I also know how much I
enjoy watching plays, listening to music, and comedy. |
That is why taking my children to various plays
and skits have become so important to me. It gives them a chance to
get out of the house and enjoy art in a new venue. I don't know if I
have a budding actress growing up under my roof. Maybe one of my
daughters wants to be a concert pianist. I won't know unless they are
exposed to these different options.
Our local homeschool group gets discount tickets to the performing
arts at the Opera House in our area. I would encourage homeschoolers
to find out if these opportunities exist in their area as well. Also
look into local children's theaters. Many times these groups are fairly
inexpensive and offer your child a wonderful opportunity to learn a new
skill and interact with other children.
If finances are an issue that makes it impossible for you to attend
these events live then consider watching them on PBS or renting videos
from the library can be a substitute. The important thing is to do
as a family. Let your children see you enjoying the play or concert. Let
it be the source of a dinnertime conversation. So many families have one
child reading this book, another child watching that movie, and the
parents in the other room on the Internet. There's no common ground.
However incorporating the performing arts as part of your homeschool
gives you something to start from to have meaningful dialogue about
music and theater. You might even want to consider putting on a
small play in your own family.
Kids are created beings. When we show them different ways to
express themselves, we help them grow.
See our additional resources below. We update them
regularly, so add yours by contacting us.
Creative Classic Scripts
are classic scripts created to be family friendly.
Apprentice Arts
is designed to easily fit into your daily schedule. Ideally, and
approximately four days per week. Most activities can be completed in
ten minutes or less, including prep time. Many activities, especially
drama and music, can provide an active break between periods of quiet
study.
The Speech
Master has information on the new Speech and Communication
class series being offered by David Williams to students and their
families all over the country. It equips young people to communicate
their gifts effectively in their lives. |
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