'NEU To Do for Kids'

Neuberger Museum Purchase Activities for Kids

By Angela Porcelli, Publisher April 9, 2020

While the Museum is temporarily closed, we’ll keep this page updated with a steady stream of suggestions for art-related projects and activities that are perfect for kids. Follow along weekly at https://www.purchase.edu/neuberger-museum-of-art/neu-to-do-for-kids/.

Cartoon children with the words “This Week's Featured Project”

A project inspired by the work of Andy Warhol >>> Download the activity worksheet (.pdf) The Tate Museum (located in the United Kingdom) has some awesome info to help you learn more about Andy Warhol and Pop Art. (While you’re visiting their website, check out their fun Games and Quizzes.) Did You Know: The Andy Warhol Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist! If you’d like to do more Warhol-inspired art projects, pick one from the museum’s lessons page. Check back weekly for our newest project.Up next: Create abstract sculpture with recycled cardboard A project inspired by the work of Alexander Calder	Create Pop Art Prints Using Leaves and Vegetables
Word Searches The Elements of Art (9 words - .pdf) Neuberger Museum of Art (12 words - .pdf)
NEU Activity Worksheets Create Pop Art Prints Using Leaves and Vegetables(.pdf) Inspired by the work of Andy Warhol Create Abstract Paintings Using Puffy Paint (.pdf) Inspired by the work of Jackson Pollock
More Art Projects from our friends at Hudson River Museum The Brant Foundation UK Artists: “Art is Where the Home Is” Activity Pack Art Classes (Virtual) At-Home Art Classes with the Guggenheim Live virtual art-making classes for students in grades 2-8 ($20 or $15 for Guggenheim members) Books Art Books for Kids (.pdf) The Neuberger Museum of Art education team has compiled a list of books that will help introduce your kids to art and well known artists. Order online or look for these titles at your favorite bookstore. Download these Art-Focused eBooks for Kids (.pdf) For those who are looking for a quick download, our NEU educators have compiled a list of art-based eBooks that are perfect for younger children. All are available from Amazon and several are free to download for Kindle. Storyline Online The SAG-AFTRA Foundation hosts this award-winning children’s literacy website streaming videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Stories for Kids from Audible Books For as long as schools are closed, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on a desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Other Museums to Virtually Explore Metropolitan Museum of Art: #MetKids Explore 5,000 years around the World of Art, Hop in a Time Machine, and watch videos made just for kids. Whitney Museum of American Art: Audio Guides for Kids Explore select exhibitions with Audio Guides made especially for 6-10 year olds. More cool links you might like: Virtual activities to promote playful learning at home from Children’s Museums around the world The Genius of Play (coloring and activity sets)