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Children Art Activity

Find your child’s confident voice

Play-based early arts & music for ages 3–5

Children Playing Together

Trusted Methods, Professional Standards

Research-informed curriculum, ECE-led quality control, and consistent outcomes for families.

Modern & Warm: Art, Music, and Gentle Social Skills

A play-based studio in Richmond helping ages 3–5 find a confident voice.

Learning That Continues at Home

HomePlay methods, live classes, and take-home guides—so progress doesn’t stop after class.

About Us

Our Programs

Where art & music become gentle social skills

Gentle Social Skills

Turn-taking, sharing, and kind words practiced through co-play and group music.

Emotional Regulation

Simple rituals and music cues that help children calm, and move through big feelings.

Rhythm & Motor Coordination

Beat, tempo, and playful movement build coordination and body awareness.

Language & Storytelling

Songs and picture prompts grow vocabulary, sequencing, and confident speaking.

Focus & Routines

Short, repeatable HomePlay routines teach attention, patience, and follow-through.

Children Studying Together

Our Values

Child-First

Modern & Warm

Evidence-Led

Craft & Design

Safe & Respectful

Meet The Team

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Yourdon Jou

Program Director

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Lexie Chang

ECE Teacher & Educator

Carina Mendoza 

Education Specialist

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