Tapping into children’s expressive capabilities also enhances their math, literacy and social skills, so the arts are integrated into virtually all aspects of the Earth School program. And all students spend at least two sessions each week in the Art Studio, drawing and painting, making prints, collages and sculptures, and compiling portfolios of their work.
In addition to frequent class trips to cultural institutions and events throughout the city, culture comes to the Earth School in the form of a variety of programs in partnership with arts organizations. The younger children learn music through Third Street Music School, culminating in a spring performance on the auditorium stage before the Earth School community. The older grades have classes taught by a professional dancer from Arts Connection, as well as the Harmony program, which introduces flute, drums and keyboards.
