Reynolda Discovery Lessons

Reynolda Discovery Lessons promote reading readiness and visual literacy for preschoolers through dramatic play, music, movement, and artmaking, using a work of art or item from Reynolda’s collection as a starting point.

The program will take place indoors and outdoors at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center.

Advance registration is required. Single-session classes are for children ages 3 – 5 and a caregiver.

Fall Friday Sessions (All sessions are 10 – 12 p.m.):
All classes are held off-site at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center.

• Friday, July 18: Home in the Woods: Adventure with Nature & Home | Register Here
  Young children will embark on a fun, sensory-filled adventure as they explore the themes of nature and home through Thomas Cole’s painting Home in the Woods. This hands-on lesson will ignite their curiosity, spark their creativity, and encourage cooperative play, with exciting interactive stations where they can touch, move, and create—bringing the wonders of nature and the idea of home to life in playful, memorable ways.
  

• Friday, August 22: Bierstadt’s Landscapes & The Journey of Water | Register Here
  Young children will embark on an exciting journey through nature as they explore the stunning landscape of Albert Bierstadt’s painting Sierra Nevada. This hands-on experience will introduce them to the water cycle, showing how water moves through the environment in a fun and interactive way. Through creative activities, sensory stations, and storytelling, children will dive into the world of clouds, rain, rivers, and lakes, bringing Bierstadt’s breathtaking scenes to life while discovering how water nourishes the land and connects us all.

• Friday, September 19: Exploring Art & Nature: Sensory Bin Adventures | Register Here
  Young children will embark on a sensory-rich adventure, blending art and nature through creative exploration. Inspired by the beauty of Reynolda Gardens’ and Reynolda House’s collections, children will craft their own sensory bins filled with natural materials like leaves, flowers, and stones, alongside art-inspired elements. This hands-on experience will engage their senses, spark creativity, and help them discover the connection between nature and art, all while encouraging imaginative play and self-expression.

• Friday, November 14: Exploring the Andes: A Creative Journey Inspired by Frederic Church’s Art | Register Here
  Young children will embark on a thrilling adventure through the stunning landscapes of the Andes, brought to life by Frederic Edwin Church’s Andes of Ecuador. This interactive experience will explore the beauty of the towering mountains, lush valleys, and vibrant ecosystems he captured in this painting. Through hands-on activities, creative play, and exciting stations, children will learn about the natural world Church portrayed while discovering the significance of his work and the landscapes that inspired him.