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What’s Art Got To Do With It?

Posted by rlondon

Experiencing the arts is much more than a luxury.  Arts education is an integral part of a child’s growth and the appreciation of literature, music, dance and painting enriches young lives. All kids should have access to great art – whether on a canvas, between a book jacket or on stage.  Ultimately, by coming into contact with art, children grow to be more curious, more creative and more innovative in whatever they chose to do with their lives.

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posted at 4:44pm on February 17, 2012

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Arts Education / CMOM / Early Childhood / Performance

Welcome to CMOM’s New Blog Page

Posted by Andy

Yesterday, I watched a little girl (about two years of age) at CMOM gazing at her older brother (seven years old) playing with the vegetable conveyor belt in our new EatSleepPlay™ exhibition. The older child was working away, loading the veggies onto the conveyor belt, telling his Mom the name of each vegetable. The little girl (who was virtually invisible to her brother) was mesmerized by his actions. Finally, she picked up a vegetable and handed it to him to put on the conveyor.

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posted at 5:04pm on February 10, 2012

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Math Wizards: Totally Triangle Collage, 10:00am

Do not use this anymore.

Use glitter glue and triangle cut outs made from different materials to to explore shape and texture.
Kindergarten readiness skills: shape recognition, sensory awareness, special recognition and creative expression.
 

Clean-Up Together, 11:15am

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Have fun helping CMOM Educators clean up the PlayWorks™ Lab using music, sponges and brooms!
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Developing listening and social skills, learning to transition from one activity to the next.
 

PlayWorks™ Math Wizards Circle Time, 11:30am

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Explore shapes, patterns and counting and listen to stories that build math skills.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn math vocabulary, build shape recognition and spatial awareness, listening skills and learn to be part of a group.
 

Mural Wall Painting, 12:00pm

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Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science Skills (color mixing and cause and effect)

 

Math Wizards: Totally Triangle Collage, 1:00pm

Do not use this anymore.

Use glitter glue and triangle cut outs made from different materials to to explore shape and texture.
Kindergarten readiness skills: shape recognition, sensory awareness, special recognition and creative expression.
 

Crayon Creations, 2:30pm

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Express yourself as you make squiggles, lines and dots with colorful crayons on paper.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Process of creation, fine motor skills needed for writing
 

Playworks™ Story Time, 3:30pm

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Use your listening ears to hear special stories and participate in this interactive storytime.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.
 

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