Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool curates an Atelier Exhibition at the cumulation of our school year to showcase the work from each of our classrooms. This is an opportunity for church members, preschool families, and educators from across Arizona to witness the capabilities of young children and the impact of quality early childhood education.

The overarching focus of this year’s exhibition is Reflection for multiple reasons. As a staff, this year has been defined by a reflection of our practices as two separate groups of staff attended study tours in Reggio Emilia, Italy. We’ve also revisited and reaffirmed our Values statement as the foundation for our professional development. 

Reflection was also at the forefront of our classrooms. From very early in the school year, teachers observed children’s strong interests looking out classroom and atelier windows, as well as an interest in the study of light and shadow. Many of these concepts are intertwined in the work featured in the Atelier Exhibition this year. We have challenged ourselves to honor and expand the intrinsic interests of the children to create impactful learning experiences.

The Atelier Exhibition opens in Fellowship Hall Sunday, May 14th, following the 10 am service with a special viewing time dedicated to church members and attendees. We hope you will make time to come over and see the incredible work on display. Furthermore, the art gallery in the church Sanctuary will be featuring work from a few of the preschool classrooms supporting the work featured in the exhibition. The gallery makes visible the beautiful spaces of our campus through the child’s perspective and will be displayed in the Sanctuary through VBS Sunday on June 18th. We are grateful for these opportunities to value and celebrate the youngest members of our Pinnacle community.