Simple Beauty Europeans: May

Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for May, focusing on old yet beautiful words, sounds, and places. European artists and composers, English poets, a classic hymn, and some spring birds are included. Back to Simple Beauty Page

How Great Thou Art

Hymns are beautiful truths poetically told, hung on a rhythm, and held in a melody. This makes them memorable. Hymn study is extremely simple. Sing the hymn once a day. We’ve provided you links to different versions to enjoy, as well as a link to download the sheet music for the hymn. Some of this … Continue reading How Great Thou Art

Gustav Mahler

Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over a period of time. Every once in a  while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Gustav Mahler. Pieces by Composer:  Websites: Classics for Kids Videos:  Audio: Apple … Continue reading Gustav Mahler

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Vincent Van Gogh

Picture Study is simple. Look at the picture with your children for a few minutes, and then talk about what you saw. Try to remember as much about the piece as you can. Enjoy the beauty of it. Art is not a chore; it’s a pleasure.  We’ve chosen some works by Vincent Van Gogh for … Continue reading Vincent Van Gogh

Simple Beauty Europeans: April

Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for April, focusing on old yet beautiful words, sounds, and places. European artists and composers, English poets, a classic hymn, and some spring flowers are included. Back to Simple Beauty Page