Artistic Pursuits - Easy and fun!

by Tristan
(Ohio)

Product: Artistic Pursuits K-3 Book One (Comb Bound)
Subject: Art
Levels Used: K-3 Book 1
Dates Used: August 2009 - present

Likes: We've been using this with my 4 oldest children ages 8 down to almost 2. I love that while I can give an art history lesson about a painting(one is included in each lesson) and it provides some discussion questions, it is short enough all my kids can sit through it happily.

I like that each lesson has a project to do, and at the top of each lesson is a material group number. This leads you to a handy page at the beginning of the book that has you gather four groups of materials. We made 4 boxes (groups) before beginning the curriculum. When lesson time comes there is no searching all over for materials, just grab the right box and go.

My kids are learning to create their own art, not just try to copy what the painting of the week is.

I also like that this is nonconsumable.

Dislikes: I wish this curriculum was not so expensive (just over $40.00) per level.