Juneteenth, June 19th, is a day to celebrate when all Americans honored the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. Today, sometimes called Freedom Day, honors the end of slavery in the United… Read more 6 Children’s Books to Celebrate Civil Rights →
Have you ever wondered what classical composers were like when they were kids? Let’s meet a few and find out! Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Franz Liszt [that’s pronounced “List!”] was born… Read more More Classical Composers as Kids →
Have you ever wondered what classical composers were like when they were kids? Let’s meet a few and find out! Maria Anna Mozart (1751–1829)& Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) Wolfgang Amadeus… Read more Classical Composers as Kids →
Birds create wonderful natural music, and they come in so many shapes and sizes! Here are some common birds found in North America that you have probably seen in your… Read more Backyard Birds →
ICAN is starting a new Audio Book Tour. Airing every third Thursday of the month at 5p PT, we’re featuring new books from authors and illustrators. This evening’s storytime is… Read more Storytime: The Wompananny Witches Make One Mean Pizza →
Flowers can be a great addition to your garden. They can attract wildlife while adding something pretty to look at in your backyard. Gardening can give you a chance to do… Read more Backyard Flowers →
Have you ever thought about how many kinds of trees there are? No matter where you are, if you walk outside or look out a window, chances are you will see at least a few different… Read more Backyard Trees →
We are all familiar with bugs: you can walk outside, look around, and spot at least a few different ones! Many bug species have been around for more than 400 million… Read more Backyard Bugs →
We can find out what history’s music sounded like when we play music scores by classic composers. Thanks to the visual arts, we can also find out what making music… Read more More Music in Art →