Exploring the Arts

Now's the time to explore the arts with your kids, check in on your local school's art program, or take a stand for the arts in your community. Here are creative activities, resources, and tips to keep the arts in full bloom at home and at school.

Quizzes Test your art smarts with these colorful quizzes. Guess the Artist Guess the Musician Guess the Poet Raising Creative Children Let your child's talents and creativity shine with these tips. Art Supplies: Buying Smart Creativity Belongs to Children Expression Versus Catharsis Giving Children Feedback on their Artwork Guidelines for Optimum Creativity How the Creative Process Works How to Use Art Materials Intrusions to Creativity Performing Arts Rehearsal Setting Up a Painting Studio The Joy of Spontaneous Expression What Works Get parent-approved art activities. Then share some ideas of your own. Creative Theater Printmaking Paint to Music More Ideas from Parents Art Outings Whether the family's off to a play, movie, or museum — these ideas will make the trip fun and rewarding. Kids and Culture The Generic Art Game Arts at School What should your child be learning? Click a grade to find out. Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Visual Arts Find arts and crafts activities to develop your child's artistic gift at home. Clothesline Art Show Accidental Art: "Blottos" Walk the Camera Natural Art Pots and Paper Flowers More Arts and Crafts Ideas Poetry Explore the world of words with these activites and resources. Rhyme Time Printables More Poetry Resources