Arts

We use the visual arts, music, creative movement and dance to teach students ways to express emotions and represent ideas or understand culture. As children observe and draw a plant in its ecosystem, learn songs about the American Civil Rights Movement or create a dance about a hurricane, they listen and look closely, explore social and scientific forces, and build ideas and understanding.

As children participate in the arts they discover the creativity within themselves and develop a vital means of expression. They develop self-confidence and the ability to work with others so that they can be active members of a collaborative community.

To aid in using the arts as a means of expression and representation, we spend time teaching artistic skills and techniques to allow children to enjoy the creative process and discover the artist within themselves as well as the world around them.