What happens when a happy-go-lucky wanderer takes over a village bakery? Find out in the hilarious tale The Merry Prankster, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring music by Richard Strauss, illustrations by Mia Jennings and narration by Valerie Kahler.

What happens when a poor, lonely woodcutter meets a talking fox? He becomes Mighty Mikko! Find out how their adventures unfold in this charming adaptation of a Finnish folk tale, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Lynn Norris, music by Jean Sibelius and illustrations by Raul Villanueva.

Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Minerva who was captured by a lion. She pleaded for her life, saying she might be able to help him one day. Laughing at the silly promise from such a tiny creature, he let her go. Good thing for him! Find out what happens next in The Mouse and the Lion, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Gustav Mahler and original illustrations by Minnesota children's author Nancy Carlson.

Compare and contrast elements in both visual art and music in this virtual field trip to an art museum.

Compose your own music inspired by a piece of art! Suitable, with modifications, for all ages.

Music is a cultural expression. Visit different regions around the world to learn about unique genres of music and their core characteristics.

Understand different types of maps and consider what it means to map out a piece of music.

Build on your understanding of musical mapping to create an instrument map for Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #2. This is part two of a two-lesson series.

Learn a little about the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Listen to some musical pieces inspired by these places!

Literacy meets music in this creative, hands-on lesson. Use favorite books and vocal and instrument exploration to create a musical soundtrack.

Poetry and music have so much in common! Connect to poetry while listening to some poetry-inspired pieces of music. For grades K-5.

Cryptograms are puzzles and can also be used as a way to structure a musical composition. For elementary and middle school students.

Composer Shruthi Rajasekar was inspired to write a piece of music that helps us explore and think about all the ways numbers influence our lives.

Mindfulness means noticing without judgment. Practice noticing your feelings and thoughts without trying to change them or label them as good or bad.

Acknowledge your scattered thoughts and use breathing and music to help focus, concentrate, and pay attention.

Use this video of cello-only music for journaling, drawing, or reflecting after any of the mindfulness videos.

Learn the basics of breathing for relaxation and practicing mindfulness in this beginner video.

Ignoring emotions or situations can have a negative impact. In this video, intentionally focus on a problem and let go of the attachment to that problem.