ABOUT ARTHUR
Based on the children's books by Marc Brown, ARTHUR premiered in 1996 as one of the first ongoing animated programs based on a book series. The show chronicles the adventures of Arthur (an eight-year-old aardvark) through engaging, emotional stories that explore issues faced by real kids. It is a comedy that tells these stories from a kid's point of view without moralizing or talking down. Situations on ARTHUR develop in realistic ways, and don't always turn out as we -- or Arthur and his friends -- might expect. Aimed at viewers between the ages of four and eight, ARTHUR's goal is to help foster an interest in reading and writing, and to encourage positive social skills.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
ALL ARTHUR ACTIVITIES
Feelings
Identify and enthusiastically express emotions.
Monster Masks
Help your kids make masks so they can pretend to be scary creatures.
Author
Write a true or make-believe collaborative story.
Self Portrait
Create self portraits and autobiographies.
Adventure Story
Create and illustrate a spine-tingling tale.
Culture Commotion
Delve into diversity and learn about other cultures.
Making Shapes
Experiment with shapes to create unique greeting cards.
Making Music
Make music with homemade instruments.
Making a Band
Help children form their own band starring themselves.
Family Party
Everyone likes a good party, so plan one with your child!
Babies
Take care of make-believe infants.
Breakfast Menu
Prepare a "thoughtful" breakfast.
Box Vechicle
Turn a plain box into a creative invention.
Kooky Cooking
Draw up some unique dishes.
Newspaper Crafts
Play fun games with old newspapers.
Definition of Cool
Help your children develop self-esteem and an appreciation for others.
Investigate Cookies
Play detective while baking cookies.
Weddings Around the World
Explore wedding traditions from various cultures.
Bicyle Makeover
Pamper family bikes and trikes.
Let's Dance
Learn simple dances to familiar tunes.
Green Thumb
Grow beans from the ground up.
Active Art
Identify and enthusiastically express emotions.
Healthy Snacks
Distinguish healthy food from junk.
Memory Book
Build a collection of memories.
Film Festival
Transform stories into films.
Trying New Things
Put on a puppet show about having new experiences.
A Folk Tale Play
Explore folktales through drama.
Teasing is Tough
Help children cope with teasing.
New Lyrics
Give an old song a new twist.
Alphabet Shopping
Go on a letter-based scavenger hunt.
Home Olympics
Organize simple athletic events.
Imitation
Play follow-the-leader games.
Lost and Found
Search for a missing team.
Appreciation Cards
Create special cards for special people.
