international children's arts network
An adoring nephew tells the story of Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero. He loves his number-crunching Uncle Leo and his fabulous performer Auntie Lotta. Ellie Royce joins the ICAN Audio… Read more Tell Your Story in 3 Steps with Ellie Royce →
Juneteenth is a day that honors the freedom of all people in the United States. June 19, 1865, marks the date that Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas.… Read more How to Recognize Juneteenth →
What’s in a name? Our names can have meaning to us, to the people who named us, and can take on meaning for those we meet and befriend. They can… Read more The Name Jar →
A limerick is a poem that makes you giggle Makes your face smile and your belly jiggle The way it rhymes On different lines It takes poetry and makes it… Read more How to: Happy Limerick Day! →
Art can show us fantastical things, epic stories, and wonderful places. Art can also give us an appreciation for our everyday lives. A lot of artists and art movements have… Read more Mother’s Day Artist Spotlight: Mary Cassatt →
Today is Earth Day! It’s the day we celebrate our planet, all the plants and animals on it, and think about how we can better take care of nature. The… Read more How to Get Outside for Earth Day →
ICAN’s 2nd Birthday is on April 15th. We’re celebrating with all of our friends leading up to the big day, first with All Classical Portland’s Suzanne Nance on Sunday Brunch.… Read more The Best Birthday Cake Recipe →
We’re going to start National Poetry Month by telling you a secret: poetry doesn’t have to rhyme! It can rhyme, and using a rhyming structure can make it a bit… Read more How to Write a Poem →
Some people imagine that classical music is always serious, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Lots of composers have sneaked jokes and fun into their music, from famous… Read more Musical Fun and Jokes →