The Name Jar
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 →
How to: Happy Limerick Day!
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! →
Mother’s Day Artist Spotlight: Mary Cassatt
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 →
How to Get Outside for Earth Day
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 →
The Best Birthday Cake Recipe
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 →
How to Write a Poem
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 →
How to Deal with Stage Fright
Have you ever been nervous about a school play or concert, and had a friend or family member simply say, “Don’t be nervous”? They say it because they care and… Read more How to Deal with Stage Fright →
How to Talk About Music
Talking about music, or any form of art, can be incredibly fun and rewarding, but it can also be a bit intimidating at first. The thing to remember is that… Read more How to Talk About Music →
Little Stories of Great Composers
The best way to approach music is with open ears and curiosity, and this is very true for the main character in Ana Gerhard’s book series Little Stories of Great… Read more Little Stories of Great Composers →