http://www.artk12.com/forum/ ARTK12 Forums to discuss homeschooling, education, art and art history. en Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:17:28 +0000 http://www.artk12.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-7 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:19:02 +0000 Hannahconway 7@http://www.artk12.com/forum/ <p>A couple of years ago I took Kristin's Art History classes. They were fantastic! I looked forward to them every week, and absouloutley loved the books and projects she chose. I would highly recommend this curriculum for anyone wanting to give their kids an excellent (yet REALLY fun!) education. </p> http://www.artk12.com/forum/topic.php?id=6#post-6 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:10:18 +0000 spondie 6@http://www.artk12.com/forum/ <p>I am SOOOOOOO excited that Kristin's website is up and running! It was worth the wait!<br /> We live in North Carolina now but had the incredible opportunity to be in 3 of Kristin's classes in San Diego. They were my children's favorite classes of all time. They learned so much and it gave them a solid foundation in history and a deep appreciation of art. Kristin is one of the most creative people I have ever known and has a gift of teaching and making learning fun. Her classes always had a waiting list so I am excited that now her materials and projects are available to everyone! Kristin also spends HOURS and HOURS researching and from that comes her amazing booklists. I can not say enough about her curriculum and projects and expertise. She solidified my kids' love of learning! I can't wait until we get our first project!!! </p> http://www.artk12.com/forum/topic.php?id=5#post-5 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:51:19 +0000 glen 5@http://www.artk12.com/forum/ <p>Yes, I am. It's a question I heard often from parents of students taking Kristin's classes. Ah yes, that's me, the husband of Kristin. Once they knew who I was they'd go on about how great her classes were, how much their children were learning and how much their children enjoyed her classes. I suppose you could view this entry as a marketing ploy, but that is what I heard, and frankly, I was jealous! :-) Just kidding.</p> <p>I really do think my wife did a great job with her classes and I think you'll like what she's offering here on ARTK12. </p> <p>Anyway, when our son was born we decided early on that we were going to homeschool him. That started right away as we began reading to him long before he could talk. Books, books and more books. When he was very small I'd quote Emily Dickinson poems to him.</p> <p>Early on Kristin and I shared homeschooling duties. However, Kris did most of the work researching books for science, math, english and Spanish. I handled literature reading our son dozens of books through the years. The Lord of Rings, Huckleberry Finn, Little Women, The Chronicles of Narnia, Flatland and more . . . a big part of our philosophy has been simply to read our son good books. Books that are interesting. NO TEXTBOOKS.</p> <p>I think with every homeschooling philosophy you have doubts and we did too. I also believe strongly that you have to tailor education to a particular child. What works for one may not work for another. He wasn't reading as well as other kids his age, though he retained things well, but this worried us. We later learned he was dyslexic.</p> <p>He's reading fine now and has read all the Harry Potter books on his own and he enjoys learning . . . the most vivid memories I have about my schooling was watching the clock to calculate how long it was until recess.</p> <p>The last 4 or 5 years I haven't been involved as much after losing my good part-time job, going back to school, starting a business and attempting to make a living for our family. </p> <p>The best thing I liked about the homeschooling philosophy that we adopted is that it was fun for both parent and child. There are enough things we as parents have to force our children to do and we didn't want learning to be one of them.</p> <p>I am currently a web developer and programmer, father to my son and yes, the husband of Kristin Draeger, the founder of ARTK12. Don't worry, I won't let it go to my head (any Princess Bride fans out there?). </p> http://www.artk12.com/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-2 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:04:49 +0000 glen 2@http://www.artk12.com/forum/ <p>Hello and welcome to the ARTK12 forums.</p> <p>By way of introduction the forums are meant to encourage discussions about homeschooling and education in general and art and art history in particular. </p> <p>We also have a forum for suggestions. This is a new web site and we know that the homeschooling and educational community is filled with many creative and talented people. If you have an idea that you think would be beneficial to ARTK12, please share it!</p> <p>Please use the forum, "Introduce Yourself", to, obviously, introduce yourself to the ARTK12 community. What type of homeschooler or educator are you? What methods do you use? What are some of your favorite teaching methods? Etc.</p> <p>We ask that you be polite and courteous with those you may disagree with and tolerant of those who hold different opinions than your own. We encourage vigorous discussion within the range of topics listed above.</p> <p>I am ARTK12's web developer and programmer. If you have any technical issues on the ARTK12 web site please let me know. You can contact ARTK12 by clicking the envelope at the very bottom of the page. I'm also Kristin's husband.</p> <p>Please do not use this as a place to advertise. These posts will be deleted immediately.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>Glen Draeger </p>