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The Well-Trained Mind:

Logic Stage: Art and Music

we have used very little in the way of a formal program for art and music. We have visited many museums, talked about artists and read books. As for music, we listen to a lot of music, but not much in the way of classical.

For practical art, TWTM suggests drawing, painting and modeling using Drawing with Children, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Watercolor for the Artistically Undiscovered and Hands on Sculpting.

For art and music appreciation, they suggest letting “your study of history guide your study of art.” I sure wish their list of artists was chronological! For fifth and sixth grades, they recommend concentrating on musical instruments and musical forms, starting with The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, then The Story of the Incredible Orchestra and finally Understanding Music (which is out of print).

Logic Stage: Languages

Camille is taking Elementary Latin using So You really Want to Learn Latin. I assume that she will continue with the next class next year, and then we will just use whatever text is required by her class.

As for a live foreign language, we are still debating French or Spanish. Perhaps I will start working with them on French, since I’m using Rosetta Stone French for myself right now using a personal copy.