We are thrilled to announce a special holiday treat for young hearts and creative minds! The Creative Kids Education Foundation is delighted to present our most recently launched project: "The Nutcracker Ballet: Clara's Christmas Tale," a captivating online interactive experience that brings the enchanting world of Clara and her magical adventures to life. This timeless classic, suitable for children aged 6 to 15, is now available to play online at:

https://goclassical.org/kids/nutcracker

Immerse your students and children in the spellbinding world of dance, music, and holiday cheer as they witness the whimsical journey of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince. This beautiful production is designed to captivate young imaginations, making it the perfect festive activity for families, classrooms, and holiday gatherings. Spread the joy and wonder of the season by sharing this link with your students and encouraging them to experience the adventure of The Nutcracker Ballet from the comfort of their homes. Don't miss out on this delightful opportunity to create lasting holiday memories!

Hansel and Gretel: Learning about Opera! is an online educational experience featuring Humperdinck's Opera Hansel and Gretel. Players can control interactive elements in every scene and watch the play unfold. Design your OWN opera!

Parents and children or student groups can experience and enjoy these activities together and learn about opera music and theatre. Music listening guides and music games assist with exploration of the elements of orchestral and opera music. At the end of the story, additional information and resources can be found Backstage at the Opera. Hansel and Gretel: Learning about Opera is teacher ready! Teachers and educators can download lesson plans featuring music education information and cross-curricular activities on fairy tales.

Scheherazade Interactive is a music education experience based on the beautiful music of Rimsky-Korsakov and includes games that teach rudiments of music and listening skills based on the National and State standards of music education. The Scheherazade activity also includes experiences in art and geography. A standards based lesson plan is download ready for teachers complete with printouts for students.

Brahms in 1890’s Vienna is an online educational experience featuring the Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor Opus 114 and setting the music in a story about him, and his city, Vienna, Austria. Music listening guides and music games explore the elements of music and the characters move through the historical sites of Vienna and are introduced to the art of the famous Gustav Klimt. Resources and additional information can be found by clicking on “Café Central”, and at the end of the story, kids can enjoy three related experiences in Prater Park. A standards based lesson plan is available to teachers complete with downloads about art and history/architecture.