Do I have to teach Health and Fine Arts if I homeschool under a PSA?

Yes. In California, parents homeschooling under a PSA must offer instruction in all core subjects for Grades 1–6, including Health and Visual & Performing Arts. However, how you teach those subjects is completely up to you.

What are simple ways to teach Health in homeschool?

You can use free resources like KidsHealth.org, do unit studies on nutrition or hygiene, or complete simple projects like creating a first aid kit or meal plan. You only need to offer exposure, not a full-year textbook course.

How can I meet the Fine Arts requirement in my homeschool?

Fine Arts can be met through drawing, painting, drama, dance, or music appreciation. Even watching a documentary on a composer or doing an art project counts. The key is consistent exposure and documentation.

How To Surprisingly Cover Health And Fine Arts In Homeschool

(Without Losing Your Sanity!)

41 states require fine arts in elementary and middle school, and many also include health and PE. If you’re homeschooling in Illinois, Washington, or California, you’ve likely heard about the required core subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. But did you know that Health and Visual & Performing Arts are also required subjects, especially in grades 1 through 6?

If you’re enrolled with 5 Arrow Homeschool Academy, we’ve already taken care of the legal administrator role on your behalf. Your job as a parent is to simply offer instruction in the subjects outlined for your state, including Health and Fine Arts.

But don’t worry, meeting these requirements doesn’t mean you need to suddenly become a certified nutritionist or an opera director. You can absolutely fulfill them in a relaxed, enjoyable, and flexible way that still counts toward your student’s education.

Here’s how to make it work, with structure, simplicity, and maybe even a little fun (Without Losing Your Sanity)!

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Health Education Without the Headache

Topics You’ll Want to Touch On:

Nutrition & food groups
Hygiene & personal care
Safety & first aid
Emotional health & puberty basics (as age-appropriate)

Free and Light Resources:

1. KidsHealth.org

Simple, age-appropriate lessons for kids on everything from brushing teeth to understanding emotions. Includes short videos and worksheets!

2. Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool – Health

Free full-year course with short daily activities from a Christian worldview.

3. HSLDA High School Health Ideas

Great for pulling together your own custom unit or checklist, especially if you like the DIY approach like we do.

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How to Log It:

“Health: completed unit on nutrition & food groups; discussed hygiene and made a first aid kit.”

That’s it. You’re covered!

Fine Arts Without the Freak Out

What Counts:

Drawing, painting, or sculpting
Music appreciation or playing an instrument
Dance or drama activities
Art or music history (even documentaries!)

Free & Engaging Resources:

1. Art for Kids Hub

Step-by-step drawing tutorials for all ages. Super fun, and honestly? I’ve done a few myself.

2. Classics for Kids

A beautiful site full of music appreciation resources, quizzes, and composer studies.

3. ChalkPastel – You ARE an Artist

Free video-based chalk art lessons. No art skills needed, just enthusiasm and some chalk.

4. Kennedy Center’s ArtsEdge

Archived lesson plans in music, visual arts, and drama. Perfect for tweens and teens.

More learning? We got you covered!

How to Log It:

“Fine Arts: completed weekly art project using chalk pastels; studied Mozart via Classics for Kids and watched short documentary.”

You’ve now checked your box and exposed your kids to the arts. Bravo!

Below, you will find a simple weekly plan you can use in conjunction with our Health & Fine Arts Tracking Package & Resources:

Sample Weekly Plan (Keep It Simple!)

Day	Subject	Activity
Monday	Health	Watch a Kids Health video on nutrition
Tuesday	Fine Arts	Draw along with Art for Kids Hub
Wednesday	Health	First Aid kit scavenger hunt
Thursday	Fine Arts	Listen to a composer and sketch
Friday	Free Choice	Dance party, skit, or nature journaling

Mix, match, and enjoy

Why This Matters (Even If It’s Not on a Transcript Yet)

As your child’s primary teacher, it’s important to provide age-appropriate exposure to these subjects during the year. That doesn’t mean a full curriculum or rigid lesson plans, it means offering learning experiences, documenting them, and watching your student thrive in the process.

If your child does an art project and learns how to take care of their body, I say you’ve succeeded!

Of course, since you can use videos and books to introduce these subjects, I have some resources in the shop that might help, like our Video Report Templates, Book Report templates, and more!

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If you’re looking for a printable checklist, or a weekly tracker, I’ve got you covered! Download your Health And Fine Arts Tracking Package right below, today!

I hope today’s article really inspired your homeschool, because “Real Education Starts At Home!“