Crested Butte's Preschool since 1987
Music and Movement with Bobbie
Music can benefit children in many areas- language, math, concentration, memory, social skills, and brain growth. It also helps children gain increased coordination and balance.
A Joy for music = A joy for life
Every Thursday morning. She spends 20 minutes with each class ages 12 months-5 years. She teaches the kids beats and rhythm through song and dance using patterns, clapping, stomping, drums, xylophones, and more! Every Spring, the children perform on the Center for the Art stage, led by Miss Bobbie.
Yoga with Ms. Jessica
Yoga teaches children mindfulness by helping them pay attention to their feelings without judging them. Children tend to live naturally in the moment. However, they can sometimes worry about future events. Mindfulness can therefore be a great tool for relieving this anxiety.
-Focus on the breath
-Meditation and relaxation
-Visualization through adventure and story telling
-Being fully present through concentration and balance
-Acceptance of self and others
Art class (currently on hold)
The instructor spends 20 minutes per class ages 2-5. She leads special art projects incorporating the seasons, holidays, science, fine and gross motor and more!
The benefits of art for children are many and include problem solving abilities, creativity, literacy, fine and gross motor skills, connection and understanding.
-ART HAS THE ROLE IN EDUCATION OF HELPING CHILDREN BECOME LIKE THEMSELVES INSTEAD OF MORE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!
-sydney Clemens