The document summarizes the activities and themes of the Preschool Learning Center for the 2013-2014 year. It describes how the center used art-based themes each semester to teach preschoolers concepts like shapes, colors, science, history and more. Some of the themes included Impressionism, Expressionism, Collage, Sculpture, Surrealism and Pointillism. The second semester involved role-playing as different professions like scientists, athletes, gardeners and medical professionals. The summary concludes by thanking all the students, families, and staff who contributed to the preschool program.

1. The Preschool Learning Center
2013-2014

3. Oops…The title of this
production is…

4. Our village…

5. Actually, our village is:

6. So that we are all on
the same page…
Just as your children each had a
job each day…
Each teen was responsible for a
child as well as for creating a
lesson for the entire class, some,
more than others.

7. Okay so it all began with a trip to the Museum
of Modern Art in NYC last May…

8. So I knew that the next year I wanted things to
be different, I wanted the kids to be taught …

9. through Art.

10. Through art one could learn…
Shapes, opposites humor

11. Through art one could learn…
Shapes, color Science, history,& more!

12. Transferring my vision to Child
Care…
THE HARD PART…

13. Child Care’s Visions
Their Early Themes
 Seasons
 Dinosaurs
 Space
 Community Helpers
 Disney
 Zoo
 Bugs
Their Eventual Themes
 Impressionism
 Expressionism
 Collage/Sculpture
 Surrealism
 Abstract
 Pointillism

14. We were all on the
same page now,
Mrs. Wolff was no longer
feeling the need to pull her
hair out. In fact, she was
pleasantly smiling, thanks
to the help of Mrs. G!!

15. And so Art in the classroom
happily began…

16. Expressionism/Impressionism
Expressionism by children Impressionism (with pasta)

17. Collage/Sculpture
Collage Sculpture

18. Abstract
The children working on it. Painting of different classes.

19. Abstract
Abstract + shapes added Oops!!!!

20. Abstract
Abstract tells a story We create! We write!

21. Surrealism
We put it together.
We have fun putting it
together.

22. Surrealism-Does it make sense?

23. Pointillism
Lots and lots of dots Larger dots to make a story

24. Collage
Collage of self Collage of foods

25. The End Result

26. The Abstract Art Gallery Hall

27. Impressionism/Expressionism
House

28. Pointillism/Sculpture House

29. Surrealism/Collage House

30. Preschool Art Gallery in Action

31.  We all saw how the children learned
from art…
 Shapes, colors, numbers, letters
 And so much more…vocabulary
 NOW WHAT?????????
The Semester ended…

32. Once again time to
figure out curriculum
for second semester…
How to do so without
Mrs. Wolff pulling out
her hair or going all
gray?

33. Have no fear, Child Care
students worked
together and came up
with a great list.
Children would become real
people:
Scientists
Athletes
Gardeners
Medical personnel
and so forth

34. Scientists

35. Scientists in Action

36. Scientists in Action
Food coloring in Baking
soda
Food Coloring in milk

37. Collaborating with other
scientists
Working with 9th graders
Learning about static
electricity

38. Seeing Static Electricity in Action

39. Zoologists
Playing Animal BINGO Making Animal Tracks

40. Zoologists
Making animal masks
Looking for animals in the
sand

41. Zoologists in Action
Photographing animals
around the school
A field trip to Mrs. Fields
room to find our “lost zoo”!

42. Emergency Officers
Talking about safety Showing the police car

43. Emergency Officers
Left side of the police car Right side of the police car

44. Emergency Officers in Action

45. Emergency Officers
Talking Safety to PM
session
While they were having
snack

46. Emergency Officers

47. Athletes
Playing with parachute Playing tag

48. Athletes
TaeKwonDo in the AM TaeKwonDo in the PM

49. Athletes
AM PM

50. Athletes
Playing charades-practicing
Charades-what sport are
you?

51. Athletes
Indoor obstacle course Getting medals

52. Athletes

53. Gardening
Visiting the Greenhouse
Upstairs in Mrs. Belval’s
room

54. Gardening
Looking at the plants Seeing how they grow

55. Gardening
Draw a Tree
Each week-PM draws the
same tree

56. Gardening
Observe a tree Draw a tree

57. Gardening
Some excited to touch
immediately!
Some cautiously study it
first!

58. Gardening
Seeds Put into these pots of soil

59. Gardening
Add water Add sun

60. Gardening
A plant will grow out of your love and care!!

61. Our Garden area

62. Gardening
Sometimes a paper flower will do just fine, as he
spontaneously gave this to his special friend!

63. Teddy Bear Clinic
Diagnosing the patient The patient needs an X-ray.

64. Teddy Bear Clinic
AM young special friends &
the patients
AM young and teen special
friends & the patients

65. Teddy Bear Clinic
PM has their clinic X-rays too

66. Teddy Bear Clinic
PM young special friends &
their patients
PM young and teen special
friends & their patients

67. Authoring
Listening to a great story An interactive story!

68. Authors
Writing our own story Writing our own words

69. Authors
We write our own stories!
About bees, princesses,
anything.

70. Authors
We read with the seniors! Who is more excited?

71. Authors
They read their own books, And some of our books,

72. Authors
They talked with us; They listened to us.

73. Authors
They heard our stories; They cheered for us.

74. Authors
Three generations sitting together discussing
books-Imagine that!!!

75. Art
“Nuudles” on the easel. Painting on an easel!

76. Art-senory
Playing with rice table
Making letters out shaving
cream!

77. Art-sensory
Painting with celery Painting with bubble wrap

78. Art-Music
Seeing dress rehearsal
Choosing the songs for
them to rehearse

79. Art-Music
Music Appreciation at its finest… the music in the afternoon dress
rehearsal was a little loud and not as familiar as the morning
session.

80. Art-science
PM class –visited special
Pattern demonstration
This “mandala” represents
Harmony of seasons

81. Art-science
Young special friend liked
“mandala” # 9
This was the outcome!!

82. Art-Science
Outcome of… Mandala #3

83. Art-Science
Outcome of “Mandala” #12
While not the same, he did
make partitions!!

84. Photography
Using their friend’s cell
phones
Capturing animals on the
wall

85. Photography
The GoPro is worn on the
forehead Day 1
Day 3 more footage is
captured via the GoPro.

86. Photography
Wearing the GoPro on the
chest
A child at the parachute is
wearing the GoPro

87. A Child’s Day-As seen from the
Child’s Eyes (or GoPro)

88. So as you could see, our
little village did a lot
using resources within
the BIG VILLAGE.
We already have plans to
expand those resources
even more next year.

89. Child Development-Period 2

90. Child Care-Period 3

91. Child Care-Period 4

92. Child Development-Period 5

93. Child Development-Period 6

94. Some V.I.P’s To US
Kevin, our head custodian, sharing his GECKO with us.

95. Some V.I.P’s to US
Mrs. Rizzo ( secretary)-we visit en
route to classroom.
Mrs. McMahon ( accountant) en
route to classroom.

96. Our cheerleaders
Our Great Office help and
cheerleaders!
Mr. Longo, our class neighbor, always
cheering us

97. Very Essential People to Program
and Mrs. Wolff
Marilyn Munzer, TA and
GoPro expert
Nicki Cartier, TA and “low
key” expert

98. Weekly helpers for PM
Brianna-just because she
wanted to!!!!
Alissa-just because she
wanted to!!

99. V.I.P’s (cont’d)
Security (who really got to know the
children after a while) Each special friend!!!

100. Most importantly—YOU--The
FAMILIES-Parents, siblings, etc.

101. And the most important helper…
Mrs. G. who keeps me in line, is my constant reminder, and has
great ideas and has become a terrific partner to me in this program.

102. To…
All high school students for their
overall dedication and hard work
THANK YOU!!!!!!!

103. All young special friends for always trying so
hard and being the sunshine in all of our
lives.
Some of you will go to kindergarten (a different
village) next year—we KNOW you will do great!
Some of you will continue with preschool either here or
somewhere else and we KNOW you will do GREAT.

104. * All Parents for sending your
children here-taking a chance. We
are glad you did!!!
THANK YOU!!!

105.  Thank you administrators for allowing us to
do a double session…
allowing us to serve more people in the
community.
THANK YOU!!!

106.  Please keep in touch…we love to hear from
our old students/children in the form of e-
mails, holiday cards, etc.
 If you know anyone interested in this
program, please send them to my e-mail:
AWolff@swindsor.k12.ct.us
KEEP IN TOUCH!!!

107. Symbolism that our village has
helped your child grow
AM Plants PM Plants

108. And now we let them move on…

109. HAPPY SUMMER!!!

110. Goodbye for now!