Welcome to Student Break Activities!
Our student toolkit for time at home! Designed to be engaging, entertaining and educational!
``Our Traditions`` - Videos
“Our Traditions” is a showcase of family traditions from across the world.
These videos were created as a result of a call to our ArtLink community.
We asked students and their families to share a family tradition that was important to them.
Below you’ll find “Our Traditions” (a 3-min video) featuring highlights from the video submissions.
Also enjoy 6 full length videos from families that were selected because of their vision and creativity!
We wish to thank all of the families who participated in making this project a success.
Country of origin: Uganda
Title of film: “Apologizing”
Family Name: The Katoola Family
Country of origin: Nepal
Title of film: “TIKA”
Family Name: The Biswokarma Family
Country of origin: Kenya
Title of film: “Food”
Family Name: The Nyamai Family
Country of origin: Ireland
Title of film: “Waltz played by Heidi and Brenn”
Family Name: The Liddy Family
Country of origin: Colombia
Title of film: “Breakfast with the Family”
Family Name: The Castaneda Family
Country of origin: Jordan
Title of film: “Making Kahk al-Eid”
Family Name: The Rababah Family
Arts & Crafts
We will be adding to this list, so be sure to check back often!
Adventures
Enjoy these curated inks to supplementary materials, both informative and fun!
We will be adding to this list, so be sure to check back often.
We also welcome suggestions! Please email us at worldlink@creativeconnections.org with any you may have.
Scavenger Hunt
Are you ready to go on an adventure through our art archives?
Our digital archives are home to thousands of pieces of art created by kids like YOU from all over the globe!
Your mission:
• Solve the THREE clues below
• Use your solutions to inspire your own brand new piece of art!
• Upload your artwork
• We’ll feature our favorites on social media, so make sure you follow us!
@CreativeConnectionsUSA (Instagram, Facebook) | @creativecn (Twitter)
CLUE 1: ANIMALS
• Go to creativeconnections.org/art-collections/
• Find this 
little guy, and click on him! He’s hidden in one of the pieces of art!
• Along the right side, find the list of countries. Click on the country whose name is scrambled up in these letters: K A S I R L N A
FunFact: This country has the highest biodiversity in all of Asia! It is home to a wide range of native species such as leopards, sloths, and porcupines.
• Find 
this image, and click on it!
CLUE 2: SPORTS
• Go back to creativeconnections.org/art-collections/
• Find 
this image, and click on it! (hint: it may not be on the first page!)
• Along the right side, click on the country whose name is scrambled up in these letters: S S R I A U
FunFact: This country’s most famous animal species is the largest cat in the world, the Siberian Tiger.
• Find 
this guy, and click on him!
CLUE 3: FOODS
• Go back to creativeconnections.org/art-collections/
• Click on the exhibit that has “Food” in its title.
• Along the right side, click on the country whose name is scrambled up in these letters: C O M I X E
FunFact: This country is home to 707 species of reptiles!
• Find 
this image, and click on it!
Now, combine these three things (the animal, the sport, and the food) as inspiration for one brand new piece of art made by YOU!
Example: if your answers were Cat, Tennis, and Tomato, maybe you would draw…a cat, playing tennis, and the ball is a tomato! Nothing’s too silly — have fun with it!
When you’re done, complete the form below to upload your artwork.
We’ll post our favorites on our social media — you might see your very own piece of art appear!
Bonus challenge: Can you find these three countries on the map?
Sketchbooks
Create your own sketch inspired by this piece created by an ArtLink student artist!
Find the sketchbook pages here.
Title: Preparing Food
Artist: Paul
Age: 13
Country: Uganda
This is a village scene. You can see women preparing food and some huts in the background.
My family consists of my mother and my three brothers, but I don’t have a father. He passed away, so I only have a family of four people. I like doing arts and crafts, and I like spending my time creating pictures which I later paint, thus improving my talent. I dislike playing in my free time and dislike underestimating people. I spend my leisure reading my books, making mobiles, and drawing cards. I want to be a pilot and an artist.
Create your own sketch inspired by this piece created by an ArtLink student artist!
Find the sketchbook pages here.
Title: The Egyptian Market
Artist: Huda
Age: 13
Country: Egypt
My scene shows the Egyptian local market of fruits and vegetables. I chose this tradition because I like to help my mom when she goes to buy vegetables and fruits from the market.
My mom is a teacher, my dad is an engineer. I have 2 sisters and 2 brothers. I like watching TV, helping my mom in buying fruits and vegetables. I like tennis very much, playing computer games. I dislike eating fish, playing football and volleyball. I like drawing and coloring, music, swimming, and running in my free time. I would like to be a teacher.
Create your own sketch inspired by this piece created by an ArtLink student artist!
Find the sketchbook pages here.
Title: Giraffe Relaxing Under Tree
Artist: Vida
Age: 12
Country: Botswana
The giraffe is standing next to the tree. I chose this scene because the giraffe is one of my favorite animals.
My family are my mum, dad, and brother. I love horse-riding and acting. I hate reading. I spend my free time going riding, swimming, and bike-riding. I also do art and watch T.V. In my life, I hope to become someone who works with animals.
Create your own sketch inspired by this piece created by an ArtLink student artist!
Find the sketchbook pages here.
Title: Cat and Dog Playing
Artist: Nastya
Age: 12
Country: Russia
On my picture I drew the scene where my cat and my dog are playing.
“I have a mother and father and also a grandmother and grandfather. I am interested in music, I play the piano, and I like to sing. I like English and art. I like playing a computer and traveling. I dislike football and going into the forest. I want to be a lawyer.”
Create your own sketch inspired by this piece created by an ArtLink student artist!
Find the sketchbook pages here.
Title: Bird Family Living On A Tree In My Garden
Artist: Kanishka
Age: 11
Country: Sri Lanka
One Saturday when I was reading a book under a big tree in my garden I heard some birds singing. When I saw them I thought it was a very nice scene and have drawn it. I chose this scene since I sympathize with all beings, birds and animals.
I have one little sister and a pet dog named Peggi. I like to be kind towards animals and poor children who are employed. I hate to see poor animals and children being tortured. I spend my free time by reading books about astronomy, playing chess, and football. I hope to become a space engineer. I am a member of the Sir Arthur C. Cleark’s Institute in Sri Lanka.
Coloring Pages
Bingo
Some of the Bingo cards are made with artwork from the ArtLink archive. Print out or play online!
We will be updating this page with more cards, so check back in soon.
