Why NOT to buy Handle on the Art

  1. You want a program that will teach your children how to draw.
  2. You want a program that will teach your children how to read music or play an instrument.
  3. You want a non-religious program or you want a Bible-Centered program.
  4. You believe that a good curriculum thoroughly explores each subject, and therefore takes a great deal of time.
  5. You prefer a program that is self-guided or that students can use without your instruction.
  6. You believe that Handle on the Arts is too expensive, especially for an elective.
  7. You don't believe that the arts are essential to your child's education.
     
  1. You want a program that will teach your children how to draw.
    Handle on the Arts is first and foremost an arts appreciation curriculum. Using this curriculum, your children will learn many artistic skills, but that is not our main objective. We hope that by using this curriculum, your children will learn to recognize and appreciate the arts, as well as foster a love of the arts and encourage creativity.

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  2. You want a program that will teach your children how to read music or play an instrument.
    As this is not an art instruction program, it is also not primarily a music instruction program. Your students will be introduced to many music theory concepts using this curriculum, but you should not rely on this program to teach your students to read music. Instead, we hope to introduce classical music and composers, and teach students to appreciate and understand this type of music.

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  3. You want a non-religious program or you want a Bible-Centered program.
     

    If you are looking for a religiously neutral program, you will find that ninety percent of our study guide is religiously neutral. However, Handle on the Arts is written by an evangelical Christian author, and those beliefs are reflected throughout the study guide.

    Likewise, we believe that any study of the arts can and should be intentionally related to scripture. This does not mean, however, that each activity will include a scripture reference. If the scripture provides insight or understanding, you will find the scripture included.



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  4. You believe that a good curriculum thoroughly explores each subject, and therefore takes a great deal of time.
    Handle on the Arts is uniquely designed with the homeschool family in mind. We know that your schedule is already full and you must choose carefully how you spend your day. Each Handle on the Arts lesson has been intentionally designed to give your children maximum learning opportunities with minimum time commitment. Lessons are kept short and activities are only suggested if they are relevant and beneficial. For more on this subject, see Scheduling Notes.

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  5. You prefer a program that is self-guided or that students can use without your instruction.

    Handle on the Arts is designed to include interaction between the parent and the students. Our question and answer format allows you to guide your students through the arts appreciation process. Many activities can be completed independently by your students once you have explained the procedure, but your input will increase the learning opportunity for your students. Most lessons will require a parental commitment of 15 minutes or less per day.


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  6. You believe that Handle on the Arts is too expensive, especially for an elective.

    Homeschooling families must carefully consider every dollar spent for education. Purchasing curriculum can certainly have an initial “sticker shock” effect as you consider your budget. Handle on the Arts hopes to give as much as possible for your money. Each curriculum provides you with a wealth of materials like flashcards, CDs, worksheets, biographies, etc. These materials can be used again and again, even after you have completed the lessons. Please see What’s Included for more information about the contents of each kit.

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  7. You don't believe that the arts are essential to your child's education.

    Our purpose as educators is not only to inform, but also to enrich and enlighten. Teaching the arts not only enriches our students, but provides them with many skills that are beneficial, and even necessary to their academic education. For a complete discussion on the value of an arts education, please see Why Teach the Arts.


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