60: Why Every Homeschooled Student Should Get Fine Arts Credit on Their Homeschool High School Transcript
04/07/25 • 10 min
In this enlightening episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo dives into the essential reasons why every high school student should earn a fine arts credit. Whether your homeschooler is college-bound, entering the workforce, or pursuing other paths, fine arts education can enrich their educational journey and provide lifelong benefits.
Gena, a seasoned music teacher with over 30 years of experience and a homeschooling mom of eight, passionately discusses how integrating disciplines like music, art, dance, and theater can bolster cultural understanding and historical awareness. Discover how a fine arts credit encourages a more integrated understanding of diverse cultures and historical contexts.
Gena details practical ways to incorporate fine arts into your homeschool curriculum, providing a comprehensive list of activities that can count towards a fine arts credit. From music appreciation and art history to drama productions and choir participation, there are endless possibilities to engage your student.
Learn how to structure these activities to meet credit requirements, and explore creative methods for assessing student progress in fine arts courses. Gena also offers tips on grading and expanding coursework to enhance your child's educational experience.
Whether you're in search of a fun yet educational component to add to your homeschool schedule or exploring ways to fulfill state curriculum requirements easily, this episode is packed with informative guidance. Tune in to find inspiration and resources that will help you seamlessly integrate fine arts into your homeschooling efforts.
For additional support and resources, visit MusicInOurHomeschool.com, where Gena offers full courses and membership options. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your student's high school transcript with the power of the fine arts!
Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/fine-arts-credit-on-the-homeschool-transcript/
Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com ,free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
In this enlightening episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, Gena Mayo dives into the essential reasons why every high school student should earn a fine arts credit. Whether your homeschooler is college-bound, entering the workforce, or pursuing other paths, fine arts education can enrich their educational journey and provide lifelong benefits.
Gena, a seasoned music teacher with over 30 years of experience and a homeschooling mom of eight, passionately discusses how integrating disciplines like music, art, dance, and theater can bolster cultural understanding and historical awareness. Discover how a fine arts credit encourages a more integrated understanding of diverse cultures and historical contexts.
Gena details practical ways to incorporate fine arts into your homeschool curriculum, providing a comprehensive list of activities that can count towards a fine arts credit. From music appreciation and art history to drama productions and choir participation, there are endless possibilities to engage your student.
Learn how to structure these activities to meet credit requirements, and explore creative methods for assessing student progress in fine arts courses. Gena also offers tips on grading and expanding coursework to enhance your child's educational experience.
Whether you're in search of a fun yet educational component to add to your homeschool schedule or exploring ways to fulfill state curriculum requirements easily, this episode is packed with informative guidance. Tune in to find inspiration and resources that will help you seamlessly integrate fine arts into your homeschooling efforts.
For additional support and resources, visit MusicInOurHomeschool.com, where Gena offers full courses and membership options. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your student's high school transcript with the power of the fine arts!
Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/fine-arts-credit-on-the-homeschool-transcript/
Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com ,free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
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59: How to Use Living Books to Teach Music in Your Homeschool (a Charlotte Mason Inspired idea!)
Welcome to Episode 59 of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, "How to Use Living Books to Teach Music in the Homeschool." Dive into a creative approach to music education with host Gena Mayo, a seasoned music teacher and homeschooling mom of eight. In this episode, Gena shares insightful strategies for incorporating living books—a concept championed by educator Charlotte Mason—into your homeschool music curriculum.
Discover the meaning of living books and how they differ from standard textbooks. These beautifully written narratives are known for engaging both the mind and heart, making them the perfect tool for young learners. Gena guides you through five categories of living books ideal for teaching music: composers, styles or genres, instruments, songs, and specific musical pieces.
Explore a variety of recommended books that bring music education to life. From biographies of legendary composers like Schubert, Haydn, and Mozart to fun introductions to musical styles and instruments. Gena also highlights engaging picture books that teach songs and delve into specific musical pieces like "Peter and the Wolf" and "The Nutcracker."
Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or new to the education style, this episode provides practical tips on integrating music basics through storytelling. Perfect for parents seeking affordable, engaging, and quality music lessons, Gena's insights encourage a love for music in learners of all ages. Don't miss this chance to enrich your homeschool experience with living books that transform music learning into an exciting journey.
Visit musicinourhomeschool.com and Ichoosejoy.org for more resources and connect with Gena Mayo for additional guidance.
Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://musicinourhomeschool.com/use-living-books-to-teach-music/
Please follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review and comment if you liked this episode! Find all courses at https://Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com ,free music lessons here: https://MusicinOurHomeschool.com/FreeMusicLessons , and lots more links here: https://linktr.ee/genamayo !
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60: Why I Believe Every Student Should Get Fine Arts Credit on Their High School Transcript
[00:00:00] Hi, this is Gena Mayo from Music in Our Homeschool Today I'm thrilled to be talking to you about why I believe every student should get a fine arts credit on their high school transcript. Now, it doesn't matter what they're planning on doing after their high school years. I think all students should get a fine arts credit.
I know they're all different. Some are highly gifted, some
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