Preschool of the Arts

To welcome in a new school year, the Gold Room spent time in the art studio using and exploring clay as we got to know one other. For some of us who were reacquainting, we shared stories about the goings on in our lives since we were together last. The children new to the school … Continue reading →

This summer, the art experiences on the front playground have been mostly sensorial and kinesthetic in nature, and allowed for the children to explore the materials and mediums in a variety of ways with freedom and wild abandon. For the last Art experience on the front playground of the summer, the children were invited to … Continue reading →

Preschool of the Arts is lucky to receive funding from the Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust. The grant money we receive goes directly towards supporting our tuition assistance efforts. Read more about the Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust. “Look! A squishy worm!” A small child lifts her mud-covered hand to show her teacher … Continue reading →

Every summer PSA welcomes the return of a group of our alumni – children who attended PSA and have gone on to the big brave world of kindergarten, first, and second grade. Our alumni participants really enjoy returning to the familiar, nurturing environment of Preschool of the Arts. At the same time, these “big kids” … Continue reading →

We have noticed a lot of Imaginary Play happening with the Red Room crew these last few weeks. This week in particular, it has been a huge hit among the children and a great joy for us teachers to observe. According to NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), Dramatic Play is, “an … Continue reading →

The idea for the Orange Room students to focus on the animals at Heartland Farm Sanctuary came about through one of the teacher’s connection to the farm (as a volunteer) and the children’s continued interest in farm animals.  We planned to take a trip to visit the farm but wanted to provide some knowledge so … Continue reading →

A rainy summer day provided a perfect opportunity for the youngest of our children to explore what can happen when watercolor paint combines with an almost constant misting. The children noticed the saturation of each vibrant color and watched as they combined and spread over the fabric. By stationing on the front playground during a … Continue reading →

In the Blue Room children collaborated on a large mural that pulls together all of the things they have explored, experienced, and created in the Art Studio over this past year. The impetus for this work started last week with a discussion with some of the children which prompted the idea of working on a … Continue reading →

The lingering winter can cause some yucky weather, but there are some benefits! When temperatures drop below freezing at night, and then rises during the day, it causes perfect conditions for tapping maple trees.   Many maple trees can be found on Preschool of the Arts property, and Kristin, our Environment and Facilities Manager, has … Continue reading →

Children learn from learn from the natural world in endless ways. It is often easy for learning moments to go unseen as the ‘business’ of daily life can keep us from slowing down and noticing the smaller moments that have the potential of turning into something bigger. On Tuesday, after a fresh snowfall, one student … Continue reading →