The Malvern School of Oaks

At The Malvern School, our art programs are based on process-focused art experiences. We find that providing young children with the freedom to create art without too much direction encourages imagination and opens up their creativity. The end product is unique and original, and the child finds the experience to be calming and relaxing. Our… Read More

Our Artist of the Month for November is Russian-French artist, Marc Chagall. An early modernist, Chagall was known to mix several mediums including painting, stained glass, illustrations and ceramics. As a part of the Cubism and Expressionist movements, most of his works were abstract with dream-like qualities. Marc Chagall enjoyed painting real life objects. Our… Read More

Our Pre-K classes had a celebration for 100 days of school. Each child was asked to bring in 100 items in a Ziploc baggie. With teacher guidance the children then counted each item and shared with the class. They also did 100 exercises like jumping jacks outside. Each child made a 100 day crown to… Read More

Why are you thankful? This month as Thanksgiving approaches it is important to remember to discuss why we are thankful, and what we are thankful for. The teachers have been discussing this very topic here at Oaks with the children. Each classroom made a turkey together. Our younger classes used teamwork to paint or decorate… Read More