The history of American Mother’s Day can be traced to 1870 when Julia Ward Howe (author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic) called upon mothers to put an end to war. But it wasn’t until 1912 that West Virginia …[Continue]
Arts, Crafts, Music Resources
This category is further divided into: Art, Art History, Coloring, Crafts, Interactive Art, Music and Dance, Photography and Film, Recipes.Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) is one of the greatest composers in history. His work marked a turning point for composers, who had previously written primarily for religious services, to teach, or to entertain at social functions. But Beethoven’s …[Continue]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a leading Austrian composer of the late eighteen century. He was only five years old when he wrote his first minuet, six when he performed before royalty, and eight when he wrote his first symphony. …[Continue]
Christmas Music
Covering the gamut from traditional Christmas carols to pop holiday music, these Christmas sites include printable lyrics, music trivia, and streaming radio stations. May your holiday season be joyful and filled with music….[Continue]
Father’s Day Cards
Father’s Day is a fairly new holiday, and wasn’t given national recognition until President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance on the third Sunday in June. Father’s Day was originally conceived in 1909 by Sonara Smart Dodd, who was …[Continue]
Easter Crafts
Spring has sprung. Easter is around the corner. And bunnies, baskets and eggs are cropping up everywhere! In celebration, here’s a round-up of Easter craft sites that go above and beyond the usual egg dying projects. Happy Easter!…[Continue]
Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was a Dutch post-impressionist painter. Although today he is highly regarded, during his lifetime he received little recognition and only sold one painting. His sunflower series may be his most popular work, but he was prolific, …[Continue]
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Whether you are in charge of a classroom, a Brownie troop, or just one child, you are sure to find the perfect Valentine’s Day craft activity in today’s selection of sites. Although some projects might require a trip to the …[Continue]
Easy Christmas Cookies
When my kids were younger they had a hard time accepting that I didn’t bake cookies, but eventually they figured out that they could make cookies themselves! For all the bakers at your house (whatever their ages), here are some …[Continue]
Christmas Crafts
“Tis the season to be jolly.” And Christmas crafts certainly add to the season’s jolliness, don’t you think? This week’s website picks showcase Christmas craft projects for kids of all ages….[Continue]
