Mission & philosophy
A non-profit creative enrichment play studio for children eighteen months through seven years, guided by a Holistic Process approach inspired by the Reggio Emilia method and philosophy.
“Each child is unique and the protagonist of his or her own growth. Children desire to acquire knowledge, have much capacity for curiosity and amazement, and yearn to create relationships with others and communicate.” Malaguzzi
Studio Creative Play is a non-profit creative enrichment play studio designed for children eighteen months through seven years. The fundamental goal of the studio is to support its principle philosophy that children are happiest when lovingly nurtured and engaged in an environment where they can freely create, learn and explore. Providing this foundation early insures a life process of inspired self-education.
Free-play with blocks: open-ended building is part of every session.
Studio Creative Play provides
- A child-teacher ratio of 4:1
- A holistic creative expression curriculum
- Documentation of the creative process
- Dedicated, expert artistic and educational instruction
- Special event series
- Theme-oriented creative play session
- A spacious, versatile play-space
- A program structured towards the convenience of parent and child
- An optional parent participation program
A Holistic Process approach
Participation in activities and exercises is geared towards enhancing children’s natural development into energetic, imaginative expression. Diverse art forms and multiculturalism are integrated into the play schedule at consistent intervals, so learning spontaneously emerges, builds upon itself, and goes deeper with constant revisiting.
Creative portfolios exist as tools and records for the parent, teacher, and child to revisit their steps and enhance understanding through the various stages of the child’s creative development.
A young artist at work in the studio.
Ready to join the studio?
All families must apply to Studio Creative Play. Review the application forms and tuition terms, or call the studio for more information: 718-623-2775.