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Numbers, Shapes, Letters, & Colors
Somewhere along the way, many of us (parents, teachers, caregivers) lost the meaning of childhood. Somewhere along the way, we were...
May 21, 20243 min read


The Amazing Mud Cake
The Amazing Mud Cake by Elizabeth Reid is a book about a child Ollee who was in the mud kitchen cooking something yummy....a huge,...
May 20, 20242 min read


A Garden In My Hands
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a period for the duration of the month of May for recognizing the contributions and...
May 16, 20241 min read


Somewhere Over the Rainbow Small World Play
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a period for the duration of the month of May for recognizing the contributions and...
May 15, 20242 min read


Invitation to Create Frida Kahlo Portraits with Natural Loose Parts
Inspiration for making art can sometimes strike unexpectedly and in unusual places. Who would have thought that a place mat can turn into...
May 14, 20241 min read


Invitation to Paint on Frida's Cast/Corset
Frida Kahlo is a late female Mexican painter who discovered her talent while confined to a hospital bed after shattering her spine in a...
May 13, 20242 min read


Casa Azul STEM Small World Play on the Light Table
This month we have been learning about the artist Frida Kahlo. We have been looking at her famous self portraits, still life, paintings,...
May 8, 20241 min read


Outdoor Art Easel
This wonderful Art Easel #gifted from Discount School Supply allows children to be creative while developing so many important skills in...
May 7, 20242 min read


Invitation to Paint on Branch
Using natural materials as canvas for art is a magical way to create art with children. We invited the children to paint on this branch...
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Chihuly Inspired Recycled Art
Dale Chihuly is an American Artist that pioneered never-before-seen glass blowing techniques. Over the years, he has developed innovative...
Apr 29, 20241 min read


Art Walk Auction
Throughout the year the Pre-K classes have been creating art for our annual Art Walk Auction. They have explored so many techniques,...
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Gravity Drip Painting
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) invitations are a great way to expose a child to both process art and science all...
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Louise Nevelson Cardboard Sculpture
Louise Nevelson Recycled Cardboard Structure// Louise Nevelson, a leading female sculptor of the 20th century. She experimented with...
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Dramatic Play Space Enhancement
Did you know play is critical to a child's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development during the most formative years (0-5)...
Apr 5, 20241 min read


Pink is for Everybody Pendulum Painting
As we continue to create for our Annual Art Auction, we read the book Pink is for Everybody. This inclusive book celebrates all things...
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Pre-K Science Fair
Our Annual Pre-K Science Fair just wrapped up last week and there were so many innovative projects! Children are all natural born...
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Invitation to Build a Bridge
My oldest son's Pre-K Science Fair was today! We are so excited to share what we have been learning about. His project was inspired by a...
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Holi Festival of Colors Celebrations
Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring. Typically Holi is observed in...
Mar 26, 20241 min read


ECE Resting Time Tips + Essentials
Daily routines offer children a sense of consistency plus security, & resting time is one of those daily rituals in most early childhood...
Mar 22, 20241 min read


Georgia O'Keeffe Two Ways
#WomensHistory Month is March. Throughout this whole month we have been exploring women’s contributions to history, culture & society....
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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