Arts, Music & DIY
Try a new hobby or practice your craft with these creative art and music projects and lessons.
Resources for Grades 3–5

Worksheet
grades 4–6
Money-Making Movies
Use facts about these popular holiday movies to practice some math skills and graph your results.
Activity
grades 3–5
Write and Perform
Write an original rap, song or spoken word poem with friends, family members or by yourself. Practice your performance.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–6
Telling Stories Without Words
Take a closer look at what it's like to be a photojournalist, and read what one photojournalist has to say about her job.

Video
grades 3–7
Sally Ride, American Astronaut
Learn about Sally Ride and her incredible journey to become the first American woman astronaut to fly in space.
Video
grades 4–8
5 Women Artists' Stories
Learn about Sonia Boyce, Barbara Hepworth, Yayoi Kusama, Georgia O’Keefe, and Dayanita Singh, five women artists who have changed the art world.
Video
grades K–5
Paper Lantern Crafts
Make your own paper lanterns to decorate for Lunar New Year. All you need is paper, scissors, and a stapler or tape!

Article/Ebook
grades 3–5
Lucky Lions
Hear from two teen Lion Dancers and learn why this traditional Chinese performance for Lunar New Year is important to them.

Video
grades 3–12
The Future Forest Is Made of Plastic!
Visit this inspiring garden made of plastic waste. How can you use old toys or plastics from the recycling bin to make your own sculpture garden?
Video
grades 3–12
Flip-Flop Sculptures
Watch how Ocean Sole is cleaning up the ocean by taking washed-up flip-flops and transforming them into beautiful sculptures.

Activity
grades 3–8
DIY Comic Book
Dream of writing your own graphic novel or zine to share with friends? Learn how to start with a single sheet of paper. Then start creating!

Video
grades 3–12
Jazz: The Mother of Hip-Hop
Sit down with jazz musician Robert Glasper, as he shows the jazz origins of famous hip-hop samples and tracks.

Interactive
Preschool–grade 3
Paint and Create
Mess around in this simple and fun painting tool to make your own masterpiece. Share it with family when you're done.
Activity
grades 3–5
Write and Perform
Write an original rap, song or spoken word poem with friends, family members or by yourself. Practice your performance.

Activity
grades 3–8
DIY Comic Book
Dream of writing your own graphic novel or zine to share with friends? Learn how to start with a single sheet of paper. Then start creating!

Activity
grades 1–5
Kindness Rocks!
Write inspiring notes on rocks and leave them for your friends, family, or community to find.
Activity
grades 2–5
Tower of Turkeys
Gather some markers and paper, then watch this video to learn how to draw a stack of turkeys with different faces.

Activity
grades K–6
Make Two Cool Collages
Grab some art supplies, then follow along with this video that'll help you create two types of collages.

Activity
grades 3–5
Invent-a-Critter
Using Legos, create a creature that's as cute as you can possibly make it. If allowed, share it with the community on the site.
Activity
grades 2–5
Create a Cozy Bear
Draw along to this video that'll show you how to create a hibernating bear for the holidays or anytime. Pause as much as you need!

Activity
grades K–5
Mythical Map
Dream up an imaginary world and write down its key characteristics. Then use stuff from around your home to create a map on the floor.

Activity
grades K–6
Create a Cutout Figure
Create along with this video that'll show you how to create a cutout, draw, and color a portrait of someone you know.

Activity
Preschool–grade 5
Make a Piñata
Cut, paste, and decorate your way to a fun piñata party. All you need is a few easy-to-find supplies.

Activity
grades 3–6
Awesome Decoration
Gather some simple crafting materials, and then go step by step to make a piñata-shaped ornament.
Activity
grades 1–5
Room in a Box
Gather some art supplies and odds and ends you can use to make a miniature room inside a box. Watch the video for inspiration.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–6
Telling Stories Without Words
Take a closer look at what it's like to be a photojournalist, and read what one photojournalist has to say about her job.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–5
Lucky Lions
Hear from two teen Lion Dancers and learn why this traditional Chinese performance for Lunar New Year is important to them.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
Best Apps and Websites for Learning Programming and Coding
Through coding, students build essential literacy skills, gain an understanding of logic and sequence, and learn the mechanics of iteration.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
Best Arts Education Apps and Websites
Empower your students to move from consumption to creation and to make their voices and perspectives heard.

Article/Ebook
grades K–12
Best Tech-Creation Tools
Find a new tool for students to learn through making as they build meaning, work through problems, and acquire new knowledge and skills.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 5
Best Coding Tools for Elementary
Build essential 21st-century skills with tools that target the foundations of programming: problem-solving, logic, and critical thinking.

Article/Ebook
grades 5–6
8 Questions for Jerry Craft
Read about how graphic novelist Jerry Craft discovered comics and why he wrote his Newbery Award-winning book New Kid.

Audio
grades 4–12
Listen to Some Shakespeare
Find a comfy chair, get out your headphones, and listen to a Shakespeare play performed by actors from the Folger Theatre.

Interactive
Preschool–grade 3
Paint and Create
Mess around in this simple and fun painting tool to make your own masterpiece. Share it with family when you're done.

Interactive
grades 1–5
Take Art to the Streets
Spray, stamp, and paint up a wall to make some street art you'd love to see on the side of a local building.

Interactive
grades 3–8
Visit the Vatican
Wander the richly decorated halls of this unique holy city-state—completely free of crowds!

Interactive
Preschool–grade 12
Art Coloring Book
Reimagine and re-color famous paintings with the click of a mouse.
Interactive
Preschool–grade 3
Impersonate Your Favorite Personality
Choose a famous person that you admire and study them. How do they move? how do they speak? Practice in front of a mirror and then showcase your new talent to your family.

Interactive
grades 3–8
Family Fun: Music and Dance
Explore this vast and vibrant collection of virtual tours all about how music and dance shape our world.

Interactive
grades 3–8
Museum Magic
Explore the exhibit "Harry Potter: A History of Magic" from the British Library. Look for everything from real "magical" artifacts to J.K. Rowling's original sketches.

Interactive
grades 1–6
Meet the Met
Get ready to explore over 5,000 years of art from across the globe.
Interactive
grades 3–12
Play Charades
Set up a video chat with a friend, grandparents or another family. Take turns trying to get the other side to guess your clue.

Interactive
Preschool–grade 12
Create with Colors
Click on a color and see famous fine art that contain it. Then pick a color to feature in your own art! (Note: There are a few paintings with nudity)

Interactive
grades 3–12
Game Coder
Explore some of the tutorials in Microsoft's MakeCode Arcade. These step-by-step guides show how to modify and create simple games using drag-and-drop code blocks.

Interactive
grades 3–12
Song Maker
Make a song or beat using this super-fun visual sequencer. If you've got something good, download it and save it!

Lesson
grades 5–8
Drawing to Music
Learn about synesthesia and how it influences musicians and artists. Then put some music on, get inspired, and draw.

Lesson
grades 1–6
A Truly Creative Curriculum
Move and create along with these high-energy video lessons that are sure to tap into your inner artist, writer, and performer.

Lesson
Preschool–grade 12
Hour of Code
Try these engaging, one-hour introductory computer science tutorials, appropriate for all ages. There are hundreds of activities and tutorials in over 45 languages.

Lesson
grades 3–12
Quick Coding Course
Learn the fundamentals of computer science with drag-and-drop blocks. Create your own drawings and games.

Lesson
grades 3–5
Augusta Savage: Harlem Renaissance Artist
Delve into the extraordinary life, achievements, and art of sculptor and gallerist Augusta Savage, who was a key part of the Harlem Renaissance.

Video
grades 3–7
Sally Ride, American Astronaut
Learn about Sally Ride and her incredible journey to become the first American woman astronaut to fly in space.
Video
grades 4–8
5 Women Artists' Stories
Learn about Sonia Boyce, Barbara Hepworth, Yayoi Kusama, Georgia O’Keefe, and Dayanita Singh, five women artists who have changed the art world.
Video
grades K–5
Paper Lantern Crafts
Make your own paper lanterns to decorate for Lunar New Year. All you need is paper, scissors, and a stapler or tape!

Video
grades 3–12
The Future Forest Is Made of Plastic!
Visit this inspiring garden made of plastic waste. How can you use old toys or plastics from the recycling bin to make your own sculpture garden?
Video
grades 3–12
Flip-Flop Sculptures
Watch how Ocean Sole is cleaning up the ocean by taking washed-up flip-flops and transforming them into beautiful sculptures.

Video
grades 3–12
Jazz: The Mother of Hip-Hop
Sit down with jazz musician Robert Glasper, as he shows the jazz origins of famous hip-hop samples and tracks.

Video
grades 3–12
A New Republic
Discover how artist Kehinde WIley redefines traditional portraits with his paintings of Black men and women. What do his paintings communicate? What questions do they raise?
Video
grades 5–12
The Blues as Building Blocks
Did you know your favorite songs are probably influenced by the blues? Learn more about this music genre and its roots in Black history.

Video
Preschool–grade 12
Found-Object Music
Listen to this holiday jingle using wrenches. What songs can you recreate with objects found around your house? Pots, pans, bottles, or glasses with water are a great start.
Video
grades K–5
Paper Weaving
Learn how to weave paper together to make a 3D design. Just gather some paper, scissors, pens, and maybe some glue.
Video
grades K–5
Miniature Stage Play
Learn how to make a tiny theater you can use to stage miniature plays.
Video
grades 3–12
Add Some Style to Your Singing
Find out how singers use "runs" and "ornaments," then try some out. Afterward, see if you can identify these techniques in your favorite songs.

Website/App
grades K–5
Learn by Doing
Explore the educational challenges other kids are doing, and try some yourself. Make and upload videos only with permission!

Website/App
grades K–5
Book Creator
This easy-to-use digital book-making tool lets kids publish their own writing with images, sound, and video.

Website/App
grades 1–8
Scratch
Website teaches kids to program while they create games and animations. Lessons available in over 40 languages.

Website/App
grades 3–12
GarageBand
Turn your iOS device into a powerful multitrack recording studio complete with awesome loops, impressive editing and production features, and more.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
Code.org
Learn computer science from home with lessons for all grades and abilities, from pre-readers to AP-level programming students.

Website/App
grades 1–6
MetKids
Get ready to explore over 5,000 years of art from across the globe with this whimsical, kid-friendly intro to the wide world of art.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
Asian Art Museum
Take an in-depth look at Asia's influence on art and history with inventive lessons, activities, videos, and images.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 5
Artsonia Kids' Art Museum
Allow students to share their work and reflect on their artistic process.

Website/App
grades K–4
Dav Pilkey at Home
Get drawing with beloved author Dav Pilkey. Learn how to make all your favorite Dog Man characters, and find many more fun activities.

Worksheet
grades 4–6
Money-Making Movies
Use facts about these popular holiday movies to practice some math skills and graph your results.

Worksheet
grades 1–3
Play the Dreidel Game
Discover a fun game typically played during Hannukah. Read the rules, learn the symbolism, and make a dreidel if you don't have one already.

Worksheet
grades 3–8
Recipe Zine
With a little folding and loads of creativity, use this template to make a recipe for yourself, a family member or friend, or anything!

Worksheet
grades 4–6
Ancient Art
Color the Incan textile pattern and then try to create your own version. What patterns do you see? What shapes will you include?

Worksheet
Preschool–grade 8
Daily Art Challenges
Print or save these calendars and use them as inspiration for daily creative activities. They're open-ended and don't require any specific supplies.