Art History Kids: Fun and engaging Art History
Art History Kids provides both free and paid resources for students to explore the origins of art and grow an appreciation for art and the meaning of it. Lotus Stewart was homeschooling her son when she noticed that there wasn't any art history curriculums that focused on art appreciation or history. She brought her children to museums but wanted them to reflect on their visits.. Art History Kids provides free resources for parents to engage their children in art history, allowing them to encounter famous works and artists, and the ideas and motives surrounding famous pieces. There are fully fleshed out curriculums available that are supposed to last for a whole year of art history if taken at the recommended pace. Parents can also learn alongside their children.. Parents can sign up for weekly newsletters and print out free resources for their children. Some things require parents prepare art materials to use, such as crayons, color pencils, paint, paper, cardboard, etc, and parents are expected to run through the lessons with their children. , Students that love drawing would benefit learning about different famous artists and their works. Art is a good means for an individual to express themselves, and these resources can inspire or even spark an interest in art, which isn't really a focus in today's educational system. , Some of the activities can be boring to children, require too much prep time, or require visits to museums that may not be easily accessible (especially during Covid). , Have fun and take part in the activity alongside your children! Children will be much more excited to know their parent is learning the same things with them, as well as creating art right next to them..
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Cost: There are plenty of free resources but there are also guide books that serve as curriculum. These books are currently on sale for $9 each (normally $12) and are expected to last 2-4 weeks. If you are hesitating on purchasing, definitely try out the free guide book, Observing Changing Light with Claude Monet, under the resource library!
OTHER DETAILS
Key features
Type of Tool: Website, Textbook
Time required: Each guide is roughly 10 pages, and the creator assumes it takes families 2-4 weeks to complete when working 2-3 days a week at 15-45 minutes each day
Special Needs:
Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read): No
Screens
Screens: No, no screens are required
Online requirement: No, it can be used offline
Time
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Parent/teacher/caregiver involvement is necessary to use this tool.
Prep Time: Minimal prep time
Other characteristics
Modality: Visual
Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student
Educational Philosophy: Waldorf
Other characteristics: Hands-on, Project-based, STEAM, Fun and entertaining
Accountability
Assessment: No, there is no assessment component
State Standards: Art history not required subject
Teacher Accounts: No
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