The world of nature and the rhythm and beauty of the seasons enliven the classroom environment. In this way, the child's senses are nourished, and the joy and wonder of childhood are kept alive. The play materials are chosen so as to allow the greatest amount of the child's own imagination to come into play. The young child naturally applies these forces with complete joy and devotion. Through artistic work, the child's creative process is strengthened in more of an outer way through rich experience with color and form.
Watercolor painting is done using only red, yellow, and blue.
Through the interaction of these colors, the child sees the whole spectrum emerge on paper. The children also color with special beeswax crayons shaped like small blocks. These crayons are easy to hold, and with them, broad sweeps of color are used to create the image rather than sharp, thin lines. Beeswax has a special warmth and living quality that makes it suitable also for the young child to model with. The children's warm hands soften the wax, and when the form is complete, the wax hardens again as it cools.