Sunshine Scoop
The Sunshine Class is certainly enjoying all the sunshine out there! Our little Picassos helped launch the annual ,Magic Garden Pre-K deCordova Art Program! The girls and boys enjoyed visiting the sculpture park and exploring many mixed media installations. They jammed away at the musical pipes display and delighted in the optical illusion piece, “Crazy Spheroid.” Our crew returned to Magic Garden and created a collaborative mural inspired by the sculpture park. Using various materials, the children included their favorite “Two Big Black Hearts” display, as well as the numerous fountains and waterfalls found at the park. Very cool!
Our students celebrated the 2016-2017 year with a rockin’ luau-themed party! Sunshine families joined us for a delicious breakfast that included bagels, fruit skewers and other assorted treats. Yum! The children even crafted grass skirts and butterfly masks for this special occasion. After, the Sunshine Class joined the entire Magic Garden community for fun and games outdoors. Many thanks to all the volunteers that helped to make this event such a success! Coming up: Summer filled with field trips, art, swim lessons and lots of water play!
Starburst Happenings
The Starburst friends know a thing or two about masterpieces. Recently, the boys and girls kicked off Magic Garden’s annual Pre-K deCordova art program! Armed with sketchbooks and water bottles, our students trekked across campus to the modern art museum and park. They took their time exploring almost 15 full-scale sculptures! Artist Jim Dines’ “Two Big Black Hearts” was an immense hit. The children also enjoyed the giant, steel tube installation, “Lincoln” by DeWitt Henry. Later, our students found a shady spot and began to sketch away. Some drew their own versions of the art structures, while others recorded the scenes of nature around them. Very cool! The Starburst pupils look forward to returning for another adventure in art. Find more information about the deCordova Museum at www.decordorva.org.
The Starburst Class continues to take advantage of the glorious summer weather by transplanting the indoor curriculum to the outdoor setting. This includes nature-inspired art ventures, gross-motor memory games and counting and classifying activities with found objects! Based on the current interests of the children, the possibilities seem boundless. Stay tuned!
What’s next? Summer “Camp Themes” such as: sea, space and super heroes!