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Take Art Outside! Hunt for Textures
In art classes, students experiment with different mediums and textures. They can use markers, pens, crayons, paint, glue, paper, and chalk to create something new. A great way to help preschoolers explore texture is to take the class outside for … READ MORE
How to Learn and Relax with Chalk Art
As I sit down to write this blog, we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone, including our children, have been cooped up, house bound and are dealing with major cabin fever. The one outlet my family and … READ MORE
Explore Musical Intelligence
“Music is the art of thinking with sounds.” – Jules Combarieu Many years ago, I had a boy in my program who loved to dump out the toys in the bins, turn the bins over, and drum to his heart’s … READ MORE
How to Create Music Using the Gifts of Nature
“All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey…” There’s no need to be California Dreamin’ because we can create our own music on the playground! You can explore percussion materials by finding natural playground objects with which to … READ MORE
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! A fun Thanksgiving activity to do with your preschoolers this week is to make a centerpiece or wreath. Take the children outside to gather natural items such as colorful fall leaves, acorns, twigs, pine cones, etc. If you’d … READ MORE