Hello, I am Tammy from The BrunswickSchool. As a parent in Jersey City (Hamilton Park or VYV Newport communities),you know how important it is to find a preschool or early elementary programthat values the whole child. At The Brunswick School, art is not anafterthought. It is a vital part of our progressive curriculum, shaping howchildren learn, grow, and thrive.
Art Builds More Than Motor Skills
Of course, painting, cutting, and gluinghelp develop fine motor skills. But art also fuels so much more. In our RisingPre-K through Early Elementary classrooms, children use art to:
- Solve problems creatively
- Express feelings and ideas thatwords cannot capture
- Build confidence throughindependent choices
- Develop visual-spatial awarenessthat supports early math and literacy
Art is never about getting it “right.” Itis about discovery, exploration, and building the psychological safety childrenneed to become lifelong learners.
Process Over Product
In a results-driven world, it is easy tofocus on the finished piece. At The Brunswick School, we believe the processmatters most. When children explore materials, experiment with colors, andfollow their imagination, they gain the confidence to take risks and embracenew challenges. That is the heart of innovation and exactly what a progressiveeducation should nurture.
Art as a First Language
For many young children, art is how theyfirst communicate with the world. A painting or sculpture can tell a story,show an emotion, or share an idea long before children find the words. This isespecially meaningful for multilingual learners or children working on speechdevelopment. Art is an equalizer that allows every child to be heard.
Art Throughout the Brunswick Curriculum
At The Brunswick School, art is woveninto every aspect of learning. Whether it is through music, dramatic play, orvisual arts, children are constantly encouraged to express themselves and makemeaning. Our thematic, inquiry-based curriculum ensures that art supportsliteracy, number sense, and science.
Weekly enrichment classes, includingMusic and Movement, Theatre Arts, and Dance, provide even more opportunitiesfor joyful exploration and creativity. Families across Jersey City, fromHamilton Park to VYV Newport, appreciate that these experiences are integratedinto the school day.
A Foundation for the Future
Embedding art into early education is notonly good teaching, it is an investment in a child’s future. The creativity,resilience, and emotional intelligence children develop through art will servethem throughout school and life. At The Brunswick School, we are not justpreparing children for the next grade level. We are preparing them to bethoughtful leaders, innovators, and compassionate citizens.
Why Brunswick Families in Jersey City Choose ThisApproach
- An inclusive environment whereevery child’s voice matters
- Enrichment programs that makecreativity part of everyday learning
- Plus, we have convenient campusesin Hamilton Park and VYV Newport
The Bottom Line
Art in the early years is not extra. Itis essential. At The Brunswick School, it is the joyful, sometimes messy,always meaningful core of how children grow into confident learners and caringpeople.
So yes, keep the paint, the clay, and thecolorful hands. In every brushstroke and every playful scribble lies thebeginning of something extraordinary.
We’dlove to share how art comes alive in our classrooms. Schedule a tour at TheBrunswick School today.
About the Author
TammyMays is the Chief Operating Officer at The Brunswick School in Jersey City,where she helps create a safe, joyful, and future-ready learning environmentfor young children. A purpose-driven leader with a background in organizationaldevelopment, Tammy is passionate about building the systems, culture, andstrategies that allow schools to thrive both operationally and emotionally.
Withmore than 20 years of experience in educational leadership, she brings anintegrative approach that connects people, performance, and purpose. At TheBrunswick School, Tammy works closely with the educational team to ensure thatevery aspect of campus operations—from classrooms to communitypartnerships—supports the school’s progressive mission of inspiring andempowering young learners across Hamilton Park, VYV Newport, and beyond.
