Recommended Website
WackyKids.org
This website, WackyKids.org, was designed by the Denver Art Museum as a place for kids (ages 8-10) to explore art from around the world — and to learn about the people who made it. The “wac” in “wacky” stands for “World Art and Cultures” and all of the artwork in this online exhibit is from the Denver Art Museum. When you get to the site you will see a menu that includes:
- Welcome — Read the introduction to the site and get some ideas for how to make the most of your online visit.
- Explore Cool Places — Click on this icon to see some really unusual pieces of art from around the world. You’ll see Japanese Samurai warrior armor, Indian carvings, Egyptian mummies, and even some unusual chairs! Find out what it all meant to the people who designed it and used it.
- Make Stuff — This section offers printable fun projects based on the artwork featured at this site — including directions for making masks, playing pencil and paper games, and other art activities.
- Books and Links — This section provides resources for further exploration on the topics featured at the site.
WackyKids.org is a fun way to introduce art and social studies to kids in a very unusual and interesting way.
