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Art, Crafts,
Costumes, Food, and Games
Arts and crafts – who has time for
that? This question comes to the minds of many homeschooling mothers. By
using a unit study approach, you can work projects into your schedule. My
children are extremely creative and think up many projects on their own.
Stimulating the creative side of
each child is very significant in the development of a whole-hearted child.
Art exists in many forms: the art of sewing, cooking, designing, drawing and
many more. Letting your children create and use their imaginations can
provide stimulus that will enrich and improve their intellect. Listening
skills, learning to follow written instructions, dexterity, hand and eye
coordination, and even confidence all can stimulate the mind.
Encourage and be a positive
influence as you assist your child in discovering the art forms that he or
she enjoys. The art form in which a child finds delight may develop into a
valuable talent or skill to be of use later in life. Costumes, games, and
food are also fun ways to integrate art into your unit study. All of these
art forms can captivate and bring your study of history to life.
There are many curriculums for
structured lessons in art. If you feel the need for a more structured and
informative study in your teaching, I would suggest the How Great Thou
Art series by Barry Stebbing. A book from this series, titled God and
the History of Art, combines both art and history together as a helpful
resource. If you prefer a simpler approach to art, I have provided some
ideas to help you get started. The list of project ideas is separated into
the three units, Unit I (page 46), Unit II (page 74), and Unit III (page
88).
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Craft: Make clay figures of people from the Bible.
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Craft: Build your ark with pop cycle sticks, glue together. Let
dry. Paint black to represent pitch, let dry. Make your own animals
with clay or use animal cookies.
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Costumes: Design or create your own Bible clothes (robes, sandals,
etc.), using things around the house.
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Food: Make cookies in animal shapes, use for a diorama of creation
or your ark. Use your imagination and your choices will be
unlimited.
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Food: Make a fruit salad with fruits and nuts, let these represent
the food that Adam and Eve may have eaten.
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Games: Create your own game that children may have played in the
time period that you are studying.
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