In VMFA’s Early Childhood Education programs, infants, toddlers, and preschool age children discover the world around them through playing, singing, exploring, and creating. Held in the classroom, galleries, and studio, these programs foster children’s development, early literacy, autonomy, and decision-making skills.
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Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Enjoy imaginative play while tinkering with a variety of found materials to create with and express yourself.
Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Notice nature’s many colors and textures and create art from natural materials.
Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate various forms of artistic expression and use your imagination to create works of art that are unique—just like you!
Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate contrast, value, and all the objects and creatures that light up the sky.
Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Discover big and small aspects of nature while exploring the museum gardens, galleries, and natural art materials.
Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Explore themes of home and community as you visit VMFA’s galleries. Then, discuss identity and family with songs and collaborative artmaking in the studio.
Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Dance your way through the galleries, engage in singing activities, and rhythm related art.