Like a virtual children's art museum, Artsonia is an online collection of kids' artwork from around the world. Kids can take the masterpieces they've created and upload them onto the website. Family and friends can then visit the artwork and participate in activities that allow them to take an active role in a child's art education, even if they live far away. There is no cost to participate, and Artsonia currently has artwork from children in over 100 countries.

There is no cost to participate and the site includes artwork from children in more than 100 countries. Artsonia is a young, Chicago-based company, and was recognized by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) in 2005 for its outstanding contribution to art education in the United States.

Homeschoolers can also find a variety of complete lesson plans created by art teachers. And many artsy gift items available for sale online.

Instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, drama, art, and music is the focus of DaySpring School of the Arts, a school that infuses Christian values and character training into its classes. Homeschooling families often take part in many of the school's offerings.

The school is home to "The Company," a dance troupe of the school's strongest and most committed dancers, as well as to a musical theater troupe and The Drama Company, all of which perform throughout the year at community events and schools.

The school's summer programming includes two-week musical theater workshops, week-long art camps, preschool art and dance camp, and Shakespeare at the Lake for older children. Private music lessons can be arranged year 'round.

Home Education Magazine offers free online newsletters, discussion boards, a networking list, and selections from the magazine, including articles, interviews, columnists, resources, reviews and more.

Whirling, imagining, storytelling, and singing are part of the fun at Kindermusik with Lori Burkhardt. Using music and dance, Kindermusik classes help build age-appropriate skills in language aquisition, literacy, listening, problem solving, social interaction, self-esteem, and musicality.

Every Kindermusik program includes At-Home Materials - music CDs, creative activities, illustrated children's books, and specially designed instruments.

Whirling, imagining, storytelling, and singing are part of the fun at Kindermusik with Lori Burkhardt. Using music and dance, Kindermusik classes help build age-appropriate skills in language aquisition, literacy, listening, problem solving, social interaction, self-esteem, and musicality.

Every Kindermusik program includes At-Home Materials - music CDs, creative activities, illustrated children's books, and specially designed instruments.

Leftovers, Etc. acquires surplus and recycled resources - things like fabric, buttons, wood scraps, canisters, school supplies, and more - from businesses, industry, and the local community and uses the materials to foster creativity and to advance education in the arts. The center offers a wide range of artsy classes (even for adults!), as well as a popular summer camp program.

The center is open to the public, and folks can receive a discount on the items they purchase by bringing in some of their own donated household items. Leftovers also sells used books, has a gift shop and gallery, and rents out environmental, behavioral, and other videos.

The organization can arrange custom-designed, in-house field trips for every age of school groups, early childhood centers, Scouts, home-school programs, and church groups. Kids with special education needs are welcome here, too. It also hosts birthday parties, "trash-to-art" shows, and special events throughout the year.

S.H.A.R.E., or St. Louis Activities, Resources, and Encouragement, is an independent support group for homeschooling families in the St. Louis area. The group hosts monthly support group meetings, field trips, co-op classes, holiday parties, reading incentive programs, and many others. The organization's website has complete details and schedules.

Teach-At-Home is a resource website for the homeschool community, providing information and features designed to make homeschooling easier, more rewarding, and less costly.

Facing a picturesque lake and fountain inside Faust Park, The Butterfly House, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, is housed in a soaring glass conservatory.

More than one thousand live tropical butterflies fly freely here, and if you're lucky, one might alight gently on your shoulder. Native and migrating species can also be seen in the outdoor gardens of the Native Habitat.

Craft Saturdays (11am-2pm) is a creative monthly event for children; the 90-minute Camp Bug-a-Loo offers activities several times a month for children ages two to four.

The Education Center is of great value to educators and homeschooling parents: The Homeschool Academy offers a wealth of insect and science classes for homeschooled students ages six to eight.