Early education in art featuring age appropriate activities in:

Drawing, Painting, Collage, Sculpture, Printmaking, and Puppetry. 

 

An environment that is both open-ended and multi-sensory encourages children to develop an appreciation for the arts. Creative expression/aesthetic development is focused on children’s creative processes—the use and integration of music, movement, dramatic play and visual art.

 

GOALS

 

• Gain ability in using different art media and materials in a variety of ways for creative expression and representation.

• Progress in ability to create drawings, paintings, models and other art creations that are more detailed, personal and realistic. 

• Develop growing abilities to plan, work independently and demonstrate care and persistence in a variety of art experiences/activities. 

• Begin to understand and share opinions about artistic products and experiences.

 

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

 

• Demonstrate competence in coordinated movement using large muscles (Gross Motor).

• Demonstrate competence in coordinated movement using small muscles and eye/hand coordination (Fine Motor).

• Demonstrate spatial awareness in both fine and gross motor activities (Spatial Orientation).