To promote reading readiness and visual literacy, preschoolers and their caregivers will explore Reynolda through activities that encourage dramatic play, music, movement, nature exploration, and art-making. Students will interact with a natural theme, work of art, location on the estate, or item from Reynolda’s collection for inspiration. The program takes place in the Gardens and grounds (we encourage you to bring a blanket) and indoors at the Museum. We provide all materials, however, participants may collect their own natural items. In the event of inclement weather, programs held outdoors may be moved indoors, canceled, or rescheduled.
In each series, the lessons will build upon one another, however, families may choose to attend single sessions.
Series 1 will use the following works of art to inspire learning:

April 19: Orchid with Two Hummingbirds, Martin Johsnon Heade, 1871;

April 26: the prints of John James Audubon, 1833;

May 3: The American Birds of Dorothy Doughty