Whenever you visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art, you wonder what they remember more: the Rocky statue outside or the masterpieces inside.

Teach them to appreciate art with A Is for Art Museum, the museum’s first children’s book. An alphabetic journey through the collection, it includes favorites like Degas’s Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen sculpture and Van Gogh’s cheery Sunflowers painting.

Activities such as I Spy and Treasure Hunt encourage critical thinking, so they’ll be familiar with myriad media in no time.

Which means next trip, they’ll be sprinting up the steps.

Available at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway (215-684-7960 or philamuseum.org).

GLIDE
Blue Cross RiverRink
What: Rent some skates and practice your figure eights at this outdoor spot.
Why: You’re on thin ice.
When: Thru Mar. 1. Schedule online.
Where: Penn’s Landing, at Columbus Blvd. & Market St. (215-925-7465).

REGISTER
Arden Drama School
What: Your starlet will be Broadway bound with an expanded selection of after-school and weekend classes.
Why: Act up.
When: Enroll now for winter session.
Where: Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. (215-922-1122).

GET
Eco Mom + Green Baby Gift Package
What: New mommas start the year right with a selection of earth-friendly items and a gift certificate for custom-made organic meals from Sweet Pea Nourishment.
Why: Snack well.
When: The sooner, the better.
Where: For more information, e-mail toddb@thegreenperspective.com.