He has glasses, and little splatters on little t-shirts.  Like a little dot and on the outside bigger ones coloring it.  And the hippie says, “This place is boring…and says. hey, things are looking up here!”

 Described by a 5 1/2 year old boy during an afternoon class.

 Gail Tarantino

At one of our visiting artist residencies in the preschools of San Francisco, a 4 year old boy announces, “I really, really liked that project, can you bring it again next time…It really, really helps my mind!”

Gail Tarantino

Before Thanksgiving, I ask the children, “What is the most important thing about the holiday?” Fiona, age 5 1/2 lets out a deep breath and says, “Well, the most important thing is…if you don’t know, you will find out!”

Gail Tarantino

There is a mirror-like oval tray that we have attached to the wall behind the play-dough table. Two children are vying for a peek at their reflection.

“When you smile, your mouth looks like a banana”     Mari, 3 1/2 years

“On Thanksgiving people eat turkey and love each other”

 ”Invisible means when you are real and you cannot see yourself”

Adriana 4 1/2 years