Category Archives: 700 Fine Arts & Recreation

May 14

May is National Bike Month!

Bicycling is a popular pastime for all ages, from preschoolers to seniors. Bikes are fun to ride, whether traveling around town, touring the countryside, participating in races, performing bike motocross stunts, or simply using them for exercise. Bicycling is a … Read More

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May 09

A Child’s Introduction to Jazz

In 1961, jazz saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley narrated a children’s introduction to jazz music. Part of a larger series of educational record albums for children, it offered an “easy-going, conversational discussion of the highlights of the jazz story,” spotlighting the … Read More

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May 08

Music Education at Carnegie Hall

The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall offers a Digital Library of materials for teaching and learning about music including activities and lesson plans, worksheets, audio and video resources, and interactive listening guides. All materials are free for use with … Read More

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Apr 13

Smithsonian Education for Teachers and Students

The Smithsonian Institution, established in 1846 “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge,” is the world’s largest museum and research complex with 19 museums, 9 research centers, and more than 140 affiliate museums around the world. They also offer a … Read More

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Apr 12

Online Art Lessons from the National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Middle Ages through modern times. They also offer the following online learning … Read More

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Apr 10

Explore MoMA’s Free Online Art Resources

The Modern Museum of Art provides extensive lessons and guides related to modern and contemporary art. Whether you are a teacher, student, or lifelong learner, MoMA Learning is your destination for tools and strategies for engaging with artists and art … Read More

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