A little mess is part of the process

Every Junior classroom sets aside real time for painting, clay, and music — not as a reward for finishing other work, but as its own subject. Children try an instrument, finish a drawing, and get to be proud of something they made with their hands.

• Weekly music class on keyboard, percussion, and voice
• Rotating art stations — painting, clay, collage, and print-making
• A term-end showcase where every child's work goes on display