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Art: Creating with Heart, Hands, and Imagination
At Homegrown Learning, art is not confined to a single corner or scheduled block—it’s woven into the very fabric of our days. Whether strengthening their fine motor skills with embroidery, painting with natural food dyes, or decorating for seasonal celebrations, our students use art as a way to process their learning, express themselves, and connect to their environment.
Rooted in the belief that every child is an artist, our approach draws inspiration from Reggio and and holistic, play-based philosophies, where creativity is seen as a fundamental part of intellectual and emotional development. Our mentors thoughtfully introduce projects that support fine motor skills, encourage problem-solving, and offer children the freedom to explore their inner voice through color, texture, and form.
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We work with natural and open-ended materials—sticks, leaves, mud, wood, eggshells, and handmade dough—encouraging children to see the artistic possibilities in everyday life. This hands-on engagement fosters a deep connection to nature and a respect for the materials they work with.
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Our projects often tie into the seasons, our garden, cooking, our holiday celebrations and individual interests —making art a central part of how we build community, tradition, and memory. In every creation, children develop confidence, emotional awareness, and a joyful sense of accomplishment. They are learning not just how to make art, but how to see beauty, share their ideas, and shape the world around them.
Furthermore children are encouraged to take risks and try unusual materials for art. We allot the time and space to explore materials and ideas over long periods of time. Art should not be based on an end product but rather be the stepping stone to another way of seeing and learning. Essentially ART is just another language for learning.
