Fine Arts & Extracurriculars Articles

Thanksgiving creates a perfect opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their kids while teaching them how to reflect on what’s important and express their gratitude. Last month, we discussed wholesome ways to celebrate Halloween by creating sustainable, DIY costumes. This month, let’s continue to explore ways to create fun, fall decorations and crafts by reusing materials found around the house. 

Keep reading to find Thanksgiving-inspired DIY ideas to craft with your kids this November.

Is your little one fascinated by dinosaurs? Well, they're not alone! Most kids find these creatures awe-inspiring, and we can totally see why. Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of years before us, yet we never got to see them firsthand. All we know about their shape and size is from fossils and bones we dug out from the ground. 

So let’s join in on the dinosaur excitement with these 6 rawrsome DIY activities for your dino-loving kids to enjoy!

Could your child be bilingual? Music is often referred to as the universal language. As parents, we try to provide opportunities to a wide variety of activities that stimulate cognitive brainwork, like engaging in music-related activities. Getting musical brings your child the following benefits. Read more to find out which ones.

As parents and teachers, we often get so focused on teaching kids the basics, that we forget that the fine arts are an integral part of the curriculum. In fact, teaching children about music has the power to enhance skills in other areas, including their academic language skills. Not only is music enjoyable, it helps to develop our kids’ whole self, allowing them to discover and express their own interests, while also supporting their skills in other areas. Read this article to learn more about why music education is an important part of your child’s education, and ways to introduce your little learner to music.

February 29th only comes around once every four years, meaning this might be the first leap year in your child’s or students’ memories! Don’t let this leap year come and go without turning it into a unique learning experience filled with fascinating facts and fun-filled games or crafts. Read this article to discover more about this amazing extra calendar day and find four fabulous ideas for exciting leap year activities!

Spring is a great time to go green! The grass is growing and flowers are blooming, reminding us all what a beautiful place Earth can be. On Earth Day or every day, help your child grow a continuing sense of pride for keeping the planet clean using recycled crafts for kids. Keep reading to find fresh ideas for turning trash into treasure by reusing common household materials! 

Even though it’s one of the largest holidays recognized worldwide, sometimes Earth Day gets lost in the shuffle as adults go about their daily grind. Don’t let your kids forget about this important holiday and celebrate with purpose using cool hands-on projects and literacy activities! Read this article to find fun-filled yet meaningful Earth Day activities for kids of all ages!

The grass is growing, and the flowers are all in bloom. Spring is the best time of year to create bright and eye-catching crafts that will flex your child’s creativity and imagination while celebrating the season! If you’re looking for refreshing new ideas for springtime crafts, this article will share 3 invigorating spring art activities for preschoolers!