Performing Arts

Clear some runway space and teach your child the movements to accompany this rhyme.

Have your child pretend to be a mouse and describe how he sees the world from the mouse's point of view.

Ask your child to pretend that he is a soft lump of play dough and that you are the sculptor.

In this party activity, friends and family can show off their talents in acts.

In this family activity, friends and family join in to show off different talents.

In this drama activity, children use gestures and actions instead of words.

In this drama activity, children use props from around the house to perform skits.

In this drama activity, children act out scenes, saying silly sentences randomly throughout the play.

In this drama activity, children act out scenes using only their shadows behind a sheet.

In this drama activity, pairs of children put on a skit in which one of them stands behind his partner and "plays" the partner's hands.

This theater activity gives young children an opportunity to participate in drama in a structured manner.

Get your toddler to try this physical accompaniment to the familiar song!

In this rainy-day activity, your child must fall down when the music stops. It's even more fun with a group!

Encourage your toddler's musical activities by building maracas out of plastic Easter eggs.

Put on a family magic show in the backyard, and learn how to dress for the part with these tips.