kindergarten through high school
supporting the grammar, dialectic, and rehetoric stages of Classical education
Christian Art Curriculum Introduction
by Diane Shields Spears, Doctor of Christian Education
2. to reconnect the Lord as the Supreme Artist to the process and excitement of learning for both children and educators through the study and activity of art;
3. to provide resources for the Christian educator that:
b. are organized for natural learning progression;
c. provide experiences for higher order thinking skills;
d. "stretch" academic and manipulative skills;
e. introduce students to famous artists and artworks incorporated into a seasonal and/or art elements/principles arrangement of art and craft production.
Pages in any curriculum product published by Dr. Diane S. Spears, Art for Kings©, and Spears Art Studio, Inc.© may be reproduced for personal or classroom use, provided all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials are retained. This allows one purchase of a product to suffice for an entire class. The contents may not, however, be distributed to another instructional entity who is not the purchaser, be republished, be transmitted electronically, or resold. Modification of any materials from this document is a violation of Dr. Diane S. Spears, Art for Kings©, and Spears Art Studio, Inc.© copyright and other proprietary rights. Other copy requests should be directed to: Spears Art Studio, Inc. You may print this Limited Reproduction Rights.
please read the short article in PDF: WHO WANTS TO BE CREATIVE?
For greater understanding of how art is an essential part of every child's education,
please read the researched article in PDF: ART IS GOOD FOR MY BRAIN?
Spears Art Studio Christian art curricula are written for
• HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES AND CO-OPS,
• PRIVATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, and
• INDEPENDENT STUDY.
It is also being used by missionaries and vacation Bible schools.
All curricula relate the Word of God and art history/appreciation to the specific theme and each art activity within that theme. Students learn many techniques in art production and grow in their ability for expression and appreciation of art. Each level builds toward the next level in brain and motor skills and are appropriate for grade and age levels. All curricula are adaptable to any study schedule. The K-8 curriculum uses many items that students already have and some items normally found in the home and gives a wealth of activity choices. All curricula are non-consumable due to the limited reproduction rights stated above.
Click on the following for specific information about:
FREE Kindergarten-8th grade ART LESSONS:
Spears Art Studio K-8 Christian Art Curriculum, A Teacher's Manual©
FREE High School ART LESSONS:
Spears Art Studio High School Art Survey, A Study from a Christian Worldview©
FREE Calligraphy SAMPLE Pages:
Spears Art Studio K-8 Beginning Calligraphy Workbook, Grade 5 Through Adult©
ART SUPPLIES ORDERING INFORMATION
To expedite and simplify the art supplies ordering process:
K-8 supplies are on two updated lists (Nov. 2008) for comparison.
If you wish to purchase supplies for your targeted grade levels in one order:
CLICK HERE for the K-8 supply list by grade level and category.pdfIf you wish to purchase only a few supplies at a time for your targeted grade levels.
CLICK HERE for the K-8 supply list by month and activity.pdfHigh school supplies are on an updated list (Nov. 2008)
CLICK HERE for the high school supply list.pdf
TO ORDER ART SUPPLIES ON-LINE:
Spears Art Studio is an affiliate of Dick Blick Art Materials,
a supplier with a great choice of quality products at reasonable prices and excellent service.
A worksheet has been created with the art supplier's stock numbers
that will assist you in on-line ordering.
On this worksheet are "regular" supplies and also items that are
sometimes difficult to find or not available everywhere.
Items NOT on this worksheet are:
• not offered by the art supplier in small or individual units, and/or
• can be found in the home and purchased locally for less.
Use this worksheet to make the recommended art materials selections
CLICK HERE for the on-line ordering worksheet.pdf
After you have selected your items on the worksheet, go to the
Diane Spears /Spears Art Studio Wish List.
This link will take you to the Dick Blick Art Supplies web site.
The items are in the same order as the worksheet.
Choose the amount of each item needed and add to your cart.Spears Art Studio thanks you for ordering on-line through the Dick Blick links
on this web site. This will help keep our prices stable.
ALL ORDERS will be processed and shipped within 10 business days from the receipt of the order.
Orders shipped USPS Priority Mail or First Class
Dick Blick offers
free shipping
on orders of $200.00 or more.
You may order your supplies directly by clicking on the Blick logo.
