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Why Preschool & The Arts
The Arts Belong in Preschools
When people think about preschool, they usually think about learning letters, numbers, shapes, and all of the other skills children need before kindergarten.
Those things are important.
But we believe preschool should be about more than just academics.
It's also a time for children to learn how to communicate, solve problems, work with others, express themselves, and become confident in their own abilities.
That's where the arts come in.
At Stages Academy, dance, music, drama, and art aren't occasional extras. They're part of our everyday preschool experience.
The Best Learning Doesn't Look Like Sitting at a Table
Young children learn by doing.
They learn by moving, creating, pretending, experimenting, asking questions, and trying things for themselves.
That's why we use the arts as part of the way we teach.
A child might explore a story through drama, discover patterns through music, work on coordination through dance, or experiment with color and materials through art.
They're learning, whether they know that or not.
The Arts Build More Than Artistic Skills
Of course, children develop skills specific to each art form.
Dance builds coordination, balance, and body awareness.
Music builds listening, memory, and an understanding of patterns.
Drama builds communication, imagination, and confidence.
Art builds creativity, fine motor skills, and problem-solving.
But the bigger picture is what matters to us.
We want children to be willing to try something new. We want them to have ideas and feel comfortable sharing them. We want them to figure things out when something doesn't work the first time.
Those are skills they'll need everywhere, not just in preschool.
Arts & Academics
Putting the arts at the center of our preschool program doesn't mean academics aren't important.
They are.
At Stages, children work on the academic skills they'll need for kindergarten while also spending their days dancing, making art, exploring music, participating in drama, and learning through hands-on experiences.
We don't see those things as competing with one another.
We think they make each other better.
Why We Do It
We didn't create Stages Academy to be a traditional preschool with a dance class and an art project added to the schedule.
We wanted something different.
We wanted a place where children could learn their letters and numbers and make things. Where they could work on early academic skills and get up and move. Where they could learn to follow directions and have opportunities to make their own choices.
Most importantly, we wanted children to leave preschool not only ready for kindergarten, but feeling confident, curious, creative, and excited to keep learning.
That's why the arts are such a big part of Stages.
