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May 25, 2023

Invitation to Explore Bees

To continue our exploration about insects we invited the children to learn about all things bees. First we read the perfect introduction...

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May 24, 2023

Fluorescent Flower Soup Water Play

This is the second go for us doing the Friends Art Lab inspired water play invitation! Typically my go to is Colorations liquid...

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May 23, 2023

10 ways to Explore Frida Kahlo

If you already haven't caught on my love for Frida Kahlo runs deep. Five years ago I was lucky enough to go with two of my best friends...

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May 22, 2023

Invitation to Create Frida Kahlo's Clothes

Frida Kahlo was one of the greatest Mexican artists of the 20th. She grew up during the Mexican Revolution, which was an event that...

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May 19, 2023

Invitation to Paint Casa Azul

Every month at our center we learn & explore different famous artists from around the world. Since art is a fundamental component of...

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May 18, 2023

Insects Small World Play

To continue our insect exploration this month, we invited the children to get hands on with bugs, natural materials (dirt, wood rounds,...

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May 17, 2023

Ramen for Everyone Process Art Invitation

We read the story "Ramen for Everyone" by Patricia Tanumihardja(Author), Shiho Pate(Illustrator) that we got from Books Inc. The story is...

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May 16, 2023

Invitation to Create the Life Cycle of a Butterfly with Loose Parts

To continue learning and exploring about all things bugs we invited the children to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. We read...

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May 15, 2023

Invitation to Explore Tomatoes

American Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month has so many great opportunities to expose a child to the vast array of cultures. Food...

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May 11, 2023

Invitation to Observe + Explore Ladybugs

It is that time of year again where we go to Encinal Nursery and get ladybugs to learn more about insects during the spring season. The...

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Apr 27, 2023

Art Walk Silent Auction

Our annual Pre-K Class of 2023 Art Walk Silent Auction was magical! We are so proud of the beautiful art work all the children created...

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Apr 26, 2023

Abstract Water Color Process Art

Painting is a way for children to explore and accomplish many important milestones. They convey ideas, express emotions, use their...

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Apr 25, 2023

Spring Time Coffee Shop Dramatic Play Corner

There is no denying that children love to use their imagination especially during pretend play! A fun way to enhance your dramatic play...

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Apr 21, 2023

Recycled Textured Tower Painting

The beauty of process art is that anything and everything can be used as a canvas. This invitation is stacked recycled cardboard boxes...

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Apr 20, 2023

Spring Flowers Shadow Art

Flowers are blooming everywhere! At one of our centers we have an amazing wisteria plant that inspired this invitation. Essentially you...

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