NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT THE COMMUNITY MUSIC & ARTS NETWORK
The Community Music & Arts Network Center for Music and Creative Development has expanded its programming with an Early Childhood Arts Enrichment Program for ages three to five, Monday through Friday, 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hobart Activity Center in Hobart, NY. The program is based in Waldorf and Montessori phil
osophies, focusing on imagination play, building community, involving families, and educating the whole child. The Center believes that young children are filled with joy and enthusiasm. Participating wholeheartedly in everything around them, they learn naturally through imitation and imagination. Through structured play and teacher-modeling, the children will experience an assortment of developmentally appropriate arts activities designed to stimulate exploration and discovery and build self-esteem while enhancing their cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development. Children who are enrolled in the program will participate in creative drawing and painting, daily Music Together® music classes, theatrical and puppet play, story time and storytelling, and social role playing in practical, meaningful situations. In addition, they will have yoga, meditation, special instrumental music instruction, snacks, time in the community library, gymnasium, and playground, and workshops with special guest artists and performers. Throughout the curriculum, core learning standards will be seamlessly integrated through song, movement, and artistic expression. Informal assessments will be conducted throughout the year to chart individual growth. To receive more information or to register for the Early Childhood Arts Enrichment program or fall Music Together classes, call director Pamela West-Finkle at 607-652-2330 or 607-441-8448, email [email protected], or visit www.communitymusicnetwork.com
