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From the Metropolitan Museum onf Art, here are eighteen interactive web games that teach about art, art theory and artists.  Many cultures and time periods are represented.  There are games for all ages, but if a game doesn't seem geared toward younger children, I'd recommend screening it first (for example, the one on Van Gogh's life includes mention of his mental trouble and suicide).

Part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website.  Browse art by culture, region, thematic category and era.  Includes background information and key events for each timeline.  There are also thematic essays on a broad number of topics.  The information here is written for adults, or perhaps high school students, but could be used a resource for gathering information for younger kids.  A rich and extensive resource-- to give a better idea of the extent of the site, there are 92 links within the site related to Ancient Greece and 123 related to European Art in Renais

This is a BEAUTIFUL project idea to help kids visualize patterns in the multiplication table, and to let them review their multiplication facts without necessarily realizing that theiy're reviewing their math facts.  A great alternative to the standard multiplication table for the artistic/ aesthetically driven child.  Probably best for kids in upper elementary or older, because the project call for good fine motor skills.

If you have a big piece of paper in the house and colored pencils, you probably have everything you need.

Lesson plans for Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary levels.  Each focuses on a particular piece of art, and includes a full page photo of the art piece in question, allowing you to do the lesson at home.  There is also a database of the museum's art work, searchable by country/culture of origin, medium, period and continent of origin.