Get motivated to include more art and music in your homeschool by hearing the powerful benefits the arts give our kids. And then be inspired by DeeDee and Ximena's amazing unit studies that teach history by way of music! And like they say, "You do not have to be a musician to teach this!" Art appreciation and music appreciation are easy to enjoy thanks to YouTube, Spotify playlists, and Meet the Classical Composer CD series. Imagine teaching history and science through the lens of music! For example, in the Roaring Twenties, the music industry was born thanks to Thomas Edison's inventions. Experience the music of WW2, then learn about the social movements of the 70s through the music of those days. Listen to the full podcast for more ideas! See Chips & Salsa playlists here.
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TIMESTAMPS
06:08 Benefits of including art in your homeschool. ONE: Higher math, reading, and writing skills.
07:03 TWO: more organized writing
07:59 THREE: behavioral benefits
10:09 FOUR: observational skills
10:27 FIVE: problem solving
12:00 SIX: a greater appreciation of nature
12:19 SEVEN: development of the whole person
13:49 Benefits of including music in your homeschool. ONE: fine motor skills.
14:16 TWO: brain integration
14:32 THREE: coordination and gross motor skills
15:36 FOUR: instills growth mindset
16:57 FIVE: boosts self-esteem
17:12 SIX: exposure to different cultures
17:27 SEVEN: social skills and teamwork
18:37 EIGHT: math skills and problem solving
19:04 NINE: intelligence and IQ
19:18 TEN: enhances critical thinking skills
20:32 ELEVEN: music can be used to teach nearly anything
21:36 TWELVE: boosts endorphins
28:44 Practical tips for including more music and art in your homeschool. BookShark's art/music electives.
SPECIAL SEGMENTS
01:13 Hack of the Week: Keep duplicate necessities in every bag you own.
24:30 A Memorable Idea from The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart: Are you bellows or bucket of water when helping your kids with writing?
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