KidzArt: For Every Age
of Artistic Development
Students of all ages are introduced to the delightful world of creative arts at KidzArt. Ideally those who start with KidzArt in preschool, will ‘graduate’ to our grade school and high school programs. Our curriculum is evolving and never repeated, with dynamic classes that grow with our students year after year. Each of our fun and exciting programs meets or exceeds the National Standards for Arts Education.
KidzArt: SQUIGGLES TO GRINS!
For Ages 2 - 3½ Years plus Mommy or Daddy
SQUIGGLES TO GRINS is a 35-45 minute program where budding young artists interact with kids their own age in a fun and nurturing environment. In this non-threatening setting they begin to grow emotionally while developing their language and community skills. Parents, too have an opportunity to socialize with the other parents. It?s hard to tell who is having more fun!
KidzArt: DISCOVER!
For Ages 3˝ - 5 Years
The ‘language’ of art begins with the recognition of lines and shapes. We show preschoolers how these lines and shapes can fit together to create a complete whole. Then we introduce them to the tools to do it for themselves.
KidzArt: CONNECT!
For Kindergarten: 5 - 6 Years
Our kindergarten students take their drawing skills to a new personal level. Through individual guidance and encouragement, they learn how to use the ‘language’ of art to express their thoughts and ideas more clearly. Confidence continues to grow as they experiment with colors and shapes using 2- and 3-dimensional media.
KidzArt: IMAGINE!
For Grades 1 - 3
Classes are full of eye-opening surprises as students interpret shapes, colors, and proportion. Soon they are reading between the lines and drawing their own conclusions. They begin to express their ideas freely and to overcome the impulse to judge. Mistakes are minimized with the know-how to find solutions. The critical first steps toward developing a personal style start here.
KidzArt: EXPLORE!
For Grades 3 - 5
Our students embark on a virtual journey to explore the many elements of the visual arts. During their travels, students are exposed to a variety of artistic styles, cultural interpretations, and mediums. The elements of brainstorming and more complex forms of problem solving are introduced through interactive format. Students begin to talk enthusiastically about possibilities. They become more confident in their attempts at self expression. Their destination of their own personal style gets closer.
TeenzArt: ASPIRE!
For Grades 6 - 9
Our art-enriched ‘workouts‘ are packed full of challenging design projects and fun surprises intended to motivate students at this age level, and to push their creative potential to the max. With the help of personal training, creative muscle takes shape. Our students become more independent, and we see a personal sense of individual style grow stronger. We continue to challenge our students to exercise their creative skills in other areas of their life.
The Facts: Highlights of Arts Education Research
Young people who participate in the arts for a minimum of three hours across three days each week for at least one year are:
- 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
- 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools.
- 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair.
- 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance.
- 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem.
Young artists, as compared with their peers, are likely to:
- Attend music, art, and dance classes nearly three times as frequently.
- Participate in youth groups nearly four times as frequently.
- Read for pleasure nearly twice as often.
- Perform community service more than four times as often.
(Living the Arts through Language + Learning: Shirley Brice Heath, Stanford University and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Americans for the Arts Monograph, November 1998)
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KidzArt® uses only high quality,
non-toxic art materials.
