THE ARTS

REDS deeply appreciates the arts & believes artistic expression is an integral part of life.

Following some inner guide the children occupied themselves in work different for each other that gave them joy and peace.

Maria Montessori

pieces of art hanging from a branchExercises in a variety of media offer children the opportunity to develop their technical, cultural and personal expression. The year culminates with every child participating in the Annual REDS Art Show where they share their work with families, teachers and friends. Young girl painting

Learning songs, playing the Montessori bells and learning to read music all reinforce the child’s natural understanding of rhythm.

young girl cleaning toysThese activities are integrated into the prepared environment, and take place regularly and spontaneously. All reinforce the gained appreciation of the arts as a natural part of the physical world.