Sunflower_Logo_no_wordsSunflower Creative Arts

Respect for the Individual

Learning Through Experience

Learning Within Community

The Sunflower Play Initiative

Sunflower Play Initiative

Seedlings Preschool

NEW Sunflower Bridge

Sunflower Creative Arts

Seedlings Nature Preschool

Half-Day Programs

Ages 3-6 Years

 

Hello@SunflowerCreativeArts.org

227 N Dixie Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33444

The mission of Sunflower Creative Arts is to empower children and families to be confident, creative, and compassionate through Play, Nature and the Arts.

Our thanks to Founding Sunflower Bridge Sponsors for supporting the development of our newest initiative, reaching out to parents and caregivers everywhere!

  • Young Dentistry – Platinum
  • Jaime and Brett Greenberg – Gold
  • Angelo Caruso – Silver
  • Martin Lipschultz – Silver
  • Janice Watson – Bronze

Sunflower Creative Arts is a nonprofit organization that offers programs for children of all ages and parents. We believe hands-on learning experiences in Play, Nature and the Arts are absolutely essential for healthy human development. The pillars of Sunflower’s educational philosophy are Respect for the Individual, Learning Through Experience and Learning Within Community.

The Sunflower Play Initiative

Seedlings Preschool

Sunflower Bridge

What Sunflower’s Pillars mean in action
Respect for the Individual
  • Children choose their own activities and are encouraged to express feelings and opinions.
  • Parents receive resources, mentoring and support to make their own choices about what works best for their family.
Learning Through Experience 2
  • Emphasis on hands-on, sensory experiences in Play, Nature and the Arts. 
  • Opportunities for process-oriented art, music, science, nature exploration, movement and dramatic play.
Learning Within Community
  • A cooperative program with parents and teachers working together to provide an inspiring, supportive mixed-age learning environment.
  • Teachers work with children and parents to develop good communication and conflict resolution skills.

Remember Play?

We do.

At Sunflower we are play advocates. We view play as a basic human need– as vital to children’s growth as food, water and sleep– as well as a catalyst for learning. But beyond that, we value the experience of pure joy, wonder and self-awareness that play brings to people at all stages of life. We believe play makes for better friends, parents, partners– people– and, ultimately, a better world.

Sunflower play resources and Remember Play Challenge

Kids on trikes

Join Sunflower Circle

Now giving to Sunflower is even easier.

Join our monthly giving club for as little as $5 per month. Help us bring the benefits of Play, Nature and the Arts to more children and families.

 

Seedlings Nature Preschool

Safe Outdoor and Indoor Half-Day Programs

Ages 3-6 Years

Hello@SunflowerCreativeArts.org

561 501-6615

227 N Dixie Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33444

The mission of Sunflower Creative Arts is to empower children and families to be confident, creative and compassionate through Play, Nature and the Arts.

Sunflower Creative Arts is a nonprofit organization that offers programs for children of all ages and parents. We believe hands-on learning experiences in Play, Nature and the Arts are absolutely essential for healthy human development. The pillars of Sunflower’s educational philosophy are Respect for the Individual, Learning Through Experience and Learning Within Community.

Respect for the Individual
  • Children choose their own activities and are encouraged to express feelings and opinions.
  • Parents receive resources, mentoring and support to make their own choices about what works best for their family.
Learning Through Experience 2
  • Emphasis on hands-on, sensory experiences in Play, Nature and the Arts. 
  • Opportunities for process-oriented art, music, science, nature exploration, movement and dramatic play.
Learning Within Community
  • A cooperative program with parents and teachers working together to provide an inspiring, supportive mixed-age learning environment.
  • Teachers work with children and parents to develop good communication and conflict resolution skills.

Seedlings Play-Based Parent Cooperative Nature Preschool

In Seedlings, hands-on sensory experiences in Play, Nature and the Arts (think melting crayons, befriending worms and building moats in the sand) spark passion, grow confidence and encourage curiosity– skills that serve children well in their future academic lives.

But life isn’t all about academics…. In this mixed-age environment, children also learn skills that help them lead more meaningful connected lives out in the world. Skills like creative problem solving, conflict resolution, communication, empathy and respect for others. The element that ties everything together is community. Seedlings students and parents form the heart of the Sunflower community, supporting each other in learning and in life.

Thank you to our wonderful community sponsors. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

If you are interested in a business sponsorship please call us at 561 501-6615 for the details.

Remember Play?

We do.

At Sunflower we are play advocates. We view play as a basic human need – as vital to children’s growth as food, water and sleep – as well as a catalyst for learning. But beyond that, we value the experience of pure joy, wonder and self-awareness that play brings to people at all stages of life. We believe play makes for better friends, parents, partners – people – and, ultimately, a better world.

Kids on trikes

Join Sunflower Circle

Now giving to Sunflower is even easier.

Join our monthly giving club for as little as $5 per month. Help us bring the benefits of Play, Nature and the Arts to more children and families.

 

Sunflower has been providing Early Childhood Education and Parenting Support to families in Palm Beach and Broward Counties for over 25 years. The following are awards we have won in recognition of this work.

2010: Most Green with the Least Green Award

Nonprofits Going Green

2010: Most Green with the Least Green Award | Nonprofits Going Green | Sunflower Creative Arts
2011: Judges Green Harvest Award

Nonprofits Going Green 

2011: Judges Green Harvest Award | Nonprofits Going Green | Sunflower Creative Arts
 2012: Winner 1st and 4th place

Parents & Play Guest Blogging Contest

 2012: Winner 1st and 4th place | Parents & Play Guest Blogging Contest | Sunflower Creative Arts
2014: Environmental Education Program of the Year

FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center

2014: Environmental Education Program of the Year | FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center | Sunflower Creative Arts

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