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Ancora Imparo (Sassafras)
This year our classroom piece is a celebration of learning in its truest form—beautiful, imperfect, and deeply meaningful.
Ancora Imparo, meaning “still learning,” is a framed wall mosaic created from shattered pieces of real ceramic items that were accidentally broken by our toddlers during their daily work. In our environment, these moments are not failures; they are part of the process. They represent experimentation, concentration, independence, and the courage it takes to try.
Rather than discarding these fragments, the children and adults of Sassafras carefully gathered, transformed, and reimagined them into a lasting work of art. Each tile holds a story: a small hand pouring water, washing a dish, or carrying a tray with intention. Through this collaborative process, the children witnessed how something broken can be honored, repaired, and turned into something meaningful.
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Layers of the Wild: A Zoo Landscape (Mountain Silverbell)
The children worked together to create this layered zoo landscape art piece. In the process we used paint, texture, and simple shapes. Inspired by nature and animal silhouettes, the piece reflects their exploration of materials, collaboration, and creativity. The process honored each child’s contribution and allowed for creativity, concentration, and joy in working with real materials.
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Safari at the Table: A Children’s Safari Collection (Persimmon)
Safari at the Table is a special collection of hand-painted plates created by the children and inspired by the colors, patterns, and textures of the Savanna. Each piece is one of a kind, carrying the children’s creativity, intention, and joyful expression. Together, the plates form a functional and artistic set designed to bring families together, celebrating shared meals, meaningful conversations, and beautiful moments lived around the table.
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Traces of the Wild (Mulberry)
Traces of the Wild is a handcrafted end table created with the children and inspired by the quiet beauty of the natural world. The paw-print details reflect the children’s careful work, curiosity, and connection to nature. Functional and timeless, this piece is designed to live in your home — holding everyday objects while honoring childhood, craftsmanship, and a shared respect for the wild. We hope these tracks find their way into both your home and heart.
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Under the Dogwood Tree (Dogwood)
Under the Dogwood tree, animals come together in a shared moment of curiosity and calm.
This one-of-a-kind mobile was thoughtfully created by the Dogwood classroom to honor connection, imagination, and the natural world. Vibrant beads trail down alongside playful animal figures, each one adding its own character and charm. Place it where the sun can reach it—a bright window or a sheltered porch—and let it transform your space with shimmering color and the warmth of young imaginations at work.
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Birds of DC (Magnolia)
This year, Magnolia students transformed their curiosity about birds into a beautiful art project. After learning about a variety of songbirds found in Washington, DC, each student selected one to study closely and designed a unique block print inspired by their chosen bird. They carefully carved their designs into printing blocks, and together their individual works were combined to create a stunning composite image featuring 16 distinct birds—each one a reflection of the students’ creativity, concentration, and growing appreciation for the natural world.
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Where Little Shadows Roam (Red Oak)
This collaborative artwork is a compilation of the silhouettes of all the children in the Red Oak community, brought together into a single, unified piece. Each silhouette captures a child’s unique presence while honoring the beauty of the group as a whole—celebrating individuality, community, and belonging.
Inspired by the natural world, the project reflects the children’s shared exploration, growth, and connection within their classroom environment. Like a thriving jungle, every child plays an essential role, creating a vibrant landscape that is richer because of each contribution.
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A Touch of the Wild: Block-Printed Table Linens (Sweet Gum)
The Sweet Gum children enjoyed designing handmade block prints for a set of stylish table linens, inspired by trees in the forest. Each print is one of a kind, representing the community's deep respect for trees and interest in advocating against deforestation around the world. A lovely table runner and cloth napkins are included and will be sure to beautify your table.
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