COVID-19 has made harnessing creativity hard. Here, find websites detailing activities and resources to stay creatively, artistically, and culturally engaged during COVID-19.

1. Spontaneous Art Therapy Activities for Teens 

2. Creative Prompts for Art Projects During Social Distancing

During this time of isolation, we can come together to bridge the social distance through community and art. Click the button below and find a list of prompts! Let’s spread creativity and cultivate community through art.

3. Zoom Games and Activity Ideas

As we’re all staying at home, Zooms have become very popular. It’s a great way to just “hang out." The key to games and activities on Zoom is that they get everyone involved. When everyone has a turn or a way to participate, that makes it fun. Click the button below and find many Zoom-friendly games and activities!

3. Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch

Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home. Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 2,500 museums and galleries around the world to bring everyone virtual tours/online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world. Google Arts & Culture’s collection includes the British Museum in London, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Guggenheim in New York City, and literally hundreds of more places where you can gain knowledge about art, history, and science. This collection is especially good for students who are looking for ways to stay on top of their studies while schools are closed. Click the button below to start a virtual tour of a famous museum of your choice!

4. Petite Galerie du Musee du Louvre

Virtually explore the Petite Galerie of the world renowned Louvre Museum from the comfort and safety of your own home! See the art up-close (via zooming in) and find information on your favorite pieces. Click the button below to start the virtual tour.

5. Take a Virtual Visit to a National Park

Got a bit of downtime? Take a trip to a national park from wherever you are! Many national park sites across the country offer digital tours and experiences that you can access anytime, anywhere. From digitally diving under the sea to watching the cherry blossom trees bloom, there are countless ways to #FindYourPark. Click the Botton below to start (virtually) touring national parks!

6. 25 Theatre-Related Online Resources for Kids and Families

From free remote classrooms and live streams, to donation-based early childhood dance classes that turn your living room into a tap studio—check out this list of theatre-related online resources for families, children, and teens. Click the button below and find 25 theatre-related resources!

7. Ideas for Musical Games

Music activities are perfect to get your students up and moving. Try one of these games, created by Music Together teachers, in your classroom. If you try them, let them know by tagging them on Facebook (@MusicTogether). Click the button below to browse through some fun ideas for musical games!

8. Musical Instruments to Make at Home

Get crafty and make your own musical instruments at home! In this article, find instructable videos that  walk you through the process of making an instrument using common materials. Make pipes, kazoos, guitars, drums, shakers and more! There are even a couple tutorials that use 3D printing and Tinkercad to make an instrument. Click the button below and start making instruments today!

9. Photography for Kids

Click the link below to find photography project ideas for kids ages 5-10+!

10. DIY Guide: How to Build a Darkroom at Home

These days anyone and everyone with a smartphone can be a photographer. But, like with all art, there are still photography purists out there, using 35mm film to capture moments of simplicity, complexity and, of course, beauty. Many of them take their film to be processed, but there are some who prefer to do the developing themselves. For that, you need a darkroom. Click the button below to find out how to build a DIY darkroom.

11. 6 Techie Ways to Make Pixel Art

Making cool things with pixels is super fun and creative. Click the button below to find some fun ways to make pixel art on the computer or using electronics.

12. 7 Online Courses to Get Kids Excited About STE(A)M

While there are many ways to learn online, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) activities are among the most fun and accessible. STEAM education is crucial to your child’s growth and development. STE(A)M skills will also increase your child’s opportunities in their future careers. Here are a few of the top rated courses to look into for your little one. Click the button below to find STEAM activities to do with your child.

Special thanks to Patricia Hill for sending us these awesome resources!!