Thursday, January 15, 2026

Preschool Passion Projects Update

Every Thursday, a small group of Oak children work on individualized projects that follow their unique interests. Each child has planned their own project and works weekly to bring it to life with support from teachers. Today marked their sixth session, and the projects are making excellent progress.

Race Car Project

The boys built wooden race cars from a kit. They were disappointed to realize that too much glue had been used, and the cars no longer roll. They have also designed and painted some mini wooden cars.


Still hoping for race cars that actually move, we reached out to Mrs. Halperin for help. She brought the 3D printer and helped the boys design a race car on her iPad.


The boys have also been designing their racecourse using a ramp and Magna-Tiles. Mrs. Maria has been researching stop-motion filmmaking for kids, and the boys are hoping to begin that process soon.













Princess Book Project
The princess book project is continuing to progress. Six princess pages have been completed. 





Fairy Garden Project

The fairy garden project is nearing completion. Most of the elements are finished and are now being assembled.






Castle Project

Many of the castle elements are now complete. Tissue paper and paint have been added to the walls. Once the paint dries, assembly will begin, followed by work on the final details, such as figures and twinkling lights.






Fashion Design Project

After missing the last two project sessions due to absences, our fashion designer is back at work. Today, she created a display for one of her gorgeous dresses and created another sparkly outfit.










Indiana Learning Foundations
APL3.1 Demonstrate development of sustained attention and persistence
CA3.1 Demonstrate creative expression through the visual art process or experience
ELA3.1 Demonstrate mechanics of writing
PHG3.1 Demonstrate development of fine and gross motor coordination
CA3.2 Demonstrate creative expression through visual art production and presentation
ELA2.3 Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the concept of print 
ELA2.4 Demonstrate comprehension

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