Teachers recognize that the arts are an essential part of every child's development and learning. Federal legislation, in the "No Child Left Behind Act," identifies instruction in the arts as a core subject area. Education research shows that hands-on art activities aid in brain development and help children learn in other curricular areas such as reading, math, and science. Crayola® Dream-Makers® is a standards-based, teacher- and student- tested resource guide and national program. It provides classroom and art teachers original hands-on activities that encourage students to formulate ideas, design solutions, and think for themselves.