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The Arts in Preschool

Preschoolers are Enthusiastic Artists

King's Preschool students love to engage indramaticplay, singspontaneously,explore textures & colors,and designmasterpieces for the familytodisplay.

At King’s Preschool, located in Shoreline, near Seattle, WA, weimplement“Creative Curriculum”to intentionally incorporate a range of artistic exploration and expression throughout learningopportunities.

Preschoolers use a wide variety of materials and tools to express their uniqueness, wonder, and growing knowledge of the world. We teach language and math through visual and performing arts throughout the day, making it effortless for students to absorb information and learn skills they will use for the rest of their lives.  

Music

Music is amajorpart of thepreschooldayand is usedto preparestudentsforelementary school as well astofill classrooms with fun and joy.Studentsexplore instruments andenjoy singing in circle time, during transitions,and other times throughout the day.

Art/Writing Center

A variety of art and writing materials areavailable in the classroomsto allow children to manipulate objects and explore their creativity.Art and writing centersaredesigned to give children the opportunity to develop, create, process, and work through their own plans and ideas. Teachers guide children in these centers tofurtherdeveloplanguage and communication skills through theart and writingprocess,optimizingautonomy, andallowing children to become confident and proud of theirchoices andaccomplishments.

The Arts in Preschool

Dramatic Play Center

At this center, children take onvariousroles and recreate real-life experiences while building their vocabulary and social skills through cooperation and community play.Throughdramaticplay activities, students developa greatercapacityfor communicationand importanthabits of mind that extend far beyond classroom walls and school years.

Specialty Classes

In addition to our centers, circle times, and other artistic opportunities throughout the general school day, we offer specialty classes each day of the week. These Dance, Music, Drama, and Visual Arts classes, taught by experts, promote creative learning, foster multicultural awareness, and reinforce and enrich skills and content being taught in the classroom.

The Arts in Preschool