We are a creative space for families.
We are a creative space for families.
Check out our fall schedule below!
Check out our fall schedule below!
The Value of Art & Play
State of Play is a 3,000 square foot laboratory for creativity and wonder. Our preferred vehicle for learning and development is open-ended or non-prescriptive play and art exploration. Play allows children to carry out skills such as critical thinking, perseverance, conflict resolution, collaboration, and emotional regulation. Research shows us that play fosters cognitive, physical, and social growth; we have created an environment that has been curated specifically so that opportunities for these developmental benchmarks may occur. So whether you visit State of Play for the geometric play fort, inspiring art studio, sensory bins, block zone, or glow cave (yes, we said glow cave), what you and your children will walk away with is sure to be a smile, a warm feeling of acceptance, and maybe a little paint under your nails!
Preschool Pedagogy
Creativity needs to be nurtured! State of Play’s preschool program is an art immersion and play-based experience. We value creative expression and social and emotional development as much as academics.
The job of a State of Play educator is to listen and respond to children’s questions and ideas and in order to do so, we will offer a truly child-led curriculum. Our approach is inquiry-based and emergent, fostering experiential learning in a relationship-centered environment. We provide children with a variety of inviting and open-ended materials allowing for an investigation and understanding of their properties and possibilities.
Our commitment to the social and emotional development of young children includes a conscious consideration for the individual as well as the greater community. State of Play students are provided an opportunity to become socially-minded thinkers by continuously connecting ourselves to the world around us through collaborative problem solving and meaningful discussion. Our goals are to develop innovative thinkers by encouraging curiosity and acknowledging the innate need to create.
We wish to motivate and inspire wonder, joy, and creativity in all the children who are part of our program.
Commitment to Inclusivity
As aspiring allies, State of Play strives to provide a safe and inclusive space committed to offering programming and curriculum that is rich with opportunities to develop socially minded thinkers; celebrating inclusivity, embodying anti-racism, and empowering our youngest learners to be advocates. We believe that this work must start from birth and the arts are a powerful tool in inspiring the next generation of global change makers. At State of Play we believe that ALL people deserve access to high quality creative experiences. Through State of Play’s Equitable Access Program we have established a scholarship fund and are working with local non-profits, pairing families with free or discounted Open Play sessions. Contact us if you are interested in contributing to our fund or wish to find out more about our Equitable Access Program.
Come see what all the JOY is about!
STATE OF PLAY
221 E Oak St. Suite C
Bozeman, MT 59715
Info@StateofPlay.co