CAC’s Mini Makers Program opens this Fall 2024 for Park Elementary Students**!
CAC is thrilled to announce that our Mini Makers program will open this Fall 2024 for the siblings of, and upcoming Park Elementary School students . Mini Makers is a process art education program for students ages 3.5-5 with a mission to nurture each individual’s learning process and instill lifelong habits of creativity. Our play-based curriculum gives students the opportunity to explore and create in a safe and supportive environment, while building important skills such as idea generation, problem solving, and social skills.
**Students need to have siblings at Park Elementary School or will be going to Park Elementary when they are old enough for Kindergarten.
Days & Times
This Fall, Mini Makers will meet Wednesday mornings starting October 2 - December 11 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Class Size & Instructors
The Mini Makers program will accept 18 students each semester between the ages of 3.5 - 5 years old (MUST BE POTTY-TRAINED). The classroom will have one bilingual (Spanish/English) lead teacher as well as 2 assistant teachers. Space is limited and students will need to apply and be accepted.
Curriculum
Mini Makers is a process art education program. Utilizing a creative Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, the students will explore exciting topics and materials each month while learning and creating in a safe and welcoming space. Students will also be introduced to dance, music and movement with help from guest teaching artists.
Classroom Environment
CAC’s Mini Makers classroom is on CAC’s third floor and includes height-adjustable tables and appropriately-sized chairs, sensory tables and a quiet corner, as well as age-appropriate books, manipulatives and toys.
Program Cost
This program is completely free through the generosity of Park Elementary School.
Registration Info
Students must apply using the form below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the program is full. CAC will admit students based on specific criteria as outlined in the program’s funding guidelines. CAC’s staff will review each application and respond within 3 business days (Monday - Thursday).
Please complete the following form to apply.
Meet Mrs. S, Mini Makers Lead Teacher!
My name is Lorena Solano, I am from Barranquilla, Colombia. My students call me Mrs. S. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Development and am currently working as a substitute teacher for AACPS. I have been teaching professionally since 1999, internationally and in the U.S. I am a working artist focused on jewelry, crafts and illustration and enjoy sharing my designs through various social media platforms. I’m so happy to be a part of this program and help children to create and express themselves through art.
Mi nombre es Lorena Solano, soy de Barranquilla, Colombia. Mis estudiantes me llaman Mrs. S. Soy licenciada en Educación Infantil y actualmente trabajo como profesora suplente para el condado de Anne Arundel. He estado trabajando como profesora desde 1999 fuera y dentro de los Estados Unidos. Trabajo también en el arte de crear joyería, artesanías e ilustraciones y disfruto compartiendo mis diseños a través de varias plataformas de redes sociales. Estoy muy feliz de ser parte de este programa y ayudar a los niños a crear y expresarse a través del arte.