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 15–30 months, with an adult | Observe colors in the galleries or outdoors and make connections to feelings with expressive games and songs.
Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Experience the seasons with VMFA! Explore outside and indoors and use materials that reflect the changes found in nature.
Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Discover animals with VMFA, sing your favorite animal songs, and participate in animal-themed play activities and art experiences.
Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Dance your way through the galleries, engage in singing activities, and rhythm-related art.
Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Visit the galleries to discover the universe while experiencing play and art activities focused on the cycle of morning and night.
Ages 15–30 months, with an adult | Discover big and small aspects of nature while exploring the museum gardens, galleries, and natural art materials.
Ages 15–30 months, 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 15–30 months, with an adult | Dance your way through the galleries, engage in singing activities, and rhythm related art.