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Homeschool Radio Network and Podcasts
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I just learned about a new internet radio network by homeschoolers and for homeschoolers. The Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network currently has about a dozen homeschool speakers giving podcasts on a variety of topics. The shows include:
Some of the podcasts are live, but all can be listened to on the website or downloaded to a podcast player (like an iPod or the Downcast app on your iPhone) or listened to via iTunes. If you sign up for their email list on the website, The Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network will send you a weekly email of the shows airing that week. |
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The Area of Fine Arts
Last week I wrote about some fine arts programs that your student could participate in if you so choose. This week I am writing to tell you about a program where you can go and enjoy someone else performing. 🙂
No one person can possibly be gifted in every single area of teaching, that is why I enjoyed going to performances to help teach fine arts. I believe that attending plays, ballets, and musical performances actively engage students in this subject area. While I like listening to classical music, nothing is like attending an actual live performance. You see how large an orchestra is, what the instruments sound like, and hear the magnificent harmony and volume that is created when the musical piece is being played.
Quite a few times you will find there are educator’s guides that include lessons and additional resources or activities for your students. On occasion, I have received CD’s of the pieces that were performed as part of educator’s packets as well.
If you happen to live here in Greater Cincinnati, I have information about performances from now through December that are at Miami University in Middletown called Fantastic Free Fridays. Yes, free! How amazing is that? 🙂
Thanks to your continuing support of Miami University Middletown’s Fantastic Free Friday series, I am pleased to tell you that it is almost time to make your reservations for our 14th season. Full series information , including web sites for our performers, can be found at www.regionals.miamioh.edu/fff .The reservation process begins Monday, August 19. Please look for a reply e-mail from me to either confirm or deny your request for seats. I will make every attempt to reply within 48 hours of your request, so if you don’t hear from me, please write again. Seating is always on a first come first served basis until the auditorium is filled. Contact Susan at the following address: joyces@miamioh.edu For your convenience here is a concise list of programs and dates:
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Many cities have local artist performances and symphonies you and your family can attend. Community Theatre is an avenue to explore throughout the year and who knows, you may even see someone you know as a character in the play!
If you don’t live in the area, how about contacting local universities, community theatre troupes, music teachers (they have recitals), ballet companies, or have a talent show of your own where you and one or two other families have a Fine Arts Night? This can be a lot of fun and give your musicians an incentive to “practice, practice, practice!”
~Lisa
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New! Extra Curricular and Fine Arts Programs
I recently learned about some new programs beginning this fall in the Tri-state area.
| Encore Performing Arts School
Location: Bypass 4 and Tylersville. Open house on August 21st. Website encoredancecenter.org Classes are on Tuesdays, beginning September 3rd: 12:45 – 1:30 Newborn Kindermusik 1:00 – 2:30 Homeschool Musical Theater – open to grades 1st – 12th 12:30 – 1:00 Elementary/Intermediate Ballet There are discounts offered for each additional class or sibling. |
The YMCA is offering Gym and Swim programs this year with the Fitton Center YMCA program being twice a week. Other YMCA’s that offer classes, but are once a week are: East Butler, Fairfield, Countryside, and Powel Crosley, Jr. If you do not live in Cincinnati or I didn’t mention the Y close to your house, contact your local YMCA and 1) see if they have a homeschool program, or 2) see if they can begin a program for you. This actually began over 15 years ago as a result of a friend of mine asking the Y if they could have something for homeschool students.
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Drawing Class
Stick figures are the best I can do when it comes to art, so I depended upon others to teach my sons how to draw. I have a friend, Myra Roller, who is a fantastic artist and worked for Gibson Greeting Cards here in Cincinnati. I see that one of her classes has openings this fall. To see examples of the work that her students have produced , go to her website: http://therollingartroom.blogspot.com/search/label/Beginning%20Drawing.
| Kingdom Builders Co-op is offering Drawing Plus with Myra Roller this fall in Sharonville. The class will meet 1:05-2:00 for 14 weeks starting Wednesday, September 4. Drop-off students must be 12 years old by December 31, 2013. If you are interested, please contact kingdombuildersreg@gmail.com.
Drawing Plus Grade level: 7-12 Teacher: Myra Roller Description of course: This class is for the serious student or for those who love or want to learn drawing skills. Students will work on 2-dimensional art. First-year students will work in pencil drawing basic objects in still life. As they progress, they can add their choice of media (colored pencil, pen-and-ink, charcoal, or oil pastels). Painting skills are not covered in this class. Time required outside of class for homework: only to finish projects not finished in class. Length of course: 1 year Are new students accepted second semester?: yes Fee/semester: $95 (Drop-off families also pay Kingdom Builders a $50 annual family registration fee.) Maximum class size: 10 Minimum class size: 5 For general information on Kingdom Builders Co-op, please see our website: http://kingdombuilderscoop.weebly.com/. |
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