Category Archives: Kindergarten
Crazy String
About a week ago, an exhibition of work by the artist Mark Bradford opened here at the DMA. One of the first things that children will probably notice as they walk into the galleries is that Bradford’s art is BIG! … Continue reading
Filed under 6 to 12 year olds, Art Projects, Children’s art, Kindergarten, PreK
True Colors
Confession time: I am a little obsessed with color. Whether it’s a store display or a painting, if the colors appeal to me, I’m immediately drawn in. And I’m sure I make more decisions than I really should based on … Continue reading
Filed under Art Projects, Games, In the galleries, Kindergarten, PreK
BooksmART Countdown!
I’m not quite sure when exactly I fell in love with children’s books. It could have been when I was three, and my mom read books to me before bed. Or it could have been when I was ten, and … Continue reading
Filed under 6 to 12 year olds, DMA Programs, Kindergarten, Parents, PreK
Have a Seat
With the opening of the Gustav Stickley and the American Arts & Crafts Movement exhibition, we’ve turned our thoughts to the decorative arts. In this month’s preschool classes, we’ve talked with children about the wide variety of chairs in our … Continue reading
December Studio Creations: Printmaking
December is my absolute favorite time of year. I love being with family and friends and how everything seems so happy and festive. Not to mention that I adore the snow! It’s a great time for expressing your creative side–whether it’s holiday decorating, cooking … Continue reading
