Open House - Early Education (Pre-K through Kindergarten)
Explore the Pre-K through Kindergarten program through an admissions information session and school tours. Learn how nurturing classrooms help young children feel safe, happy, and eager to learn.
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Explore Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about the school community during an in-person visit designed for families considering early childhood education.
Explore Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about the school community during an in-person visit designed for families considering early childhood education.
Explore Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about the school community during an in-person visit designed for families considering early childhood education.
Interactive early literacy activities bring picture books, songs, and playful participation together for young children ages 3–6. A welcoming farm barn setting makes story time a lively outing for preschoolers.
Interactive early literacy activities bring picture books, songs, and playful participation together for young children ages 3–6. A welcoming farm barn setting makes story time a lively outing for preschoolers.
Interactive early literacy activities bring picture books, songs, and playful participation together for young children ages 3–6. A welcoming farm barn setting makes story time a lively outing for preschoolers.
Picture books, songs, and playful rhymes invite children ages 3 to 5 into a lively early literacy experience. Designed for preschoolers, the gathering nurtures curiosity, listening, and imagination.
Picture books, songs, and playful rhymes invite children ages 3 to 5 into a lively early literacy experience. Designed for preschoolers, the gathering nurtures curiosity, listening, and imagination.
Picture books, songs, and playful rhymes invite children ages 3 to 5 into a lively early literacy experience. Designed for preschoolers, the gathering nurtures curiosity, listening, and imagination.
Pre-K Mondays
MorePicture-book stories and playful movement help preschoolers practice kindergarten readiness in a welcoming library setting. Weekly sessions are designed for children ages three to five.
Picture-book stories and playful movement help preschoolers practice kindergarten readiness in a welcoming library setting. Weekly sessions are designed for children ages three to five.
Picture-book stories and playful movement help preschoolers practice kindergarten readiness in a welcoming library setting. Weekly sessions are designed for children ages three to five.
Kids meet local firefighters, tour a fire truck, and learn practical fire safety in a fun, hands-on program for preschoolers, elementary students, and their grown-ups.
Kids meet local firefighters, tour a fire truck, and learn practical fire safety in a fun, hands-on program for preschoolers, elementary students, and their grown-ups.
Kids meet local firefighters, tour a fire truck, and learn practical fire safety in a fun, hands-on program for preschoolers, elementary students, and their grown-ups.
Children ages 3–6 settle in for lively stories, songs, and hands-on activities in a farm barn, making this a playful preschool gathering for families and young readers.
Children ages 3–6 settle in for lively stories, songs, and hands-on activities in a farm barn, making this a playful preschool gathering for families and young readers.
Children ages 3–6 settle in for lively stories, songs, and hands-on activities in a farm barn, making this a playful preschool gathering for families and young readers.
A community gathering at Asheville School brings local connections and shared school spirit to a weekend event, with activities and programming details not specified.
A community gathering at Asheville School brings local connections and shared school spirit to a weekend event, with activities and programming details not specified.
A community gathering at Asheville School brings local connections and shared school spirit to a weekend event, with activities and programming details not specified.
Slow Art Tour
MoreA volunteer educator guides a slow looking experience through museum art, inviting close observation as a restorative practice. Explore how attentive viewing can encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.
A volunteer educator guides a slow looking experience through museum art, inviting close observation as a restorative practice. Explore how attentive viewing can encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.
A volunteer educator guides a slow looking experience through museum art, inviting close observation as a restorative practice. Explore how attentive viewing can encourage relaxation, reflection, and connection.
A warm, interactive early literacy gathering with picture books, songs, and rhymes that spark curiosity and wonder for children ages 3 to 5 and their families.
A warm, interactive early literacy gathering with picture books, songs, and rhymes that spark curiosity and wonder for children ages 3 to 5 and their families.
A warm, interactive early literacy gathering with picture books, songs, and rhymes that spark curiosity and wonder for children ages 3 to 5 and their families.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive, educator-led museum tour, with context and conversation from volunteer guides or museum staff. No reservations are required.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive, educator-led museum tour, with context and conversation from volunteer guides or museum staff. No reservations are required.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive, educator-led museum tour, with context and conversation from volunteer guides or museum staff. No reservations are required.
A relaxed, family-friendly open studio invites visitors to explore art-making together in a welcoming Asheville creative space, with room for shared discovery and hands-on expression.
A relaxed, family-friendly open studio invites visitors to explore art-making together in a welcoming Asheville creative space, with room for shared discovery and hands-on expression.
A relaxed, family-friendly open studio invites visitors to explore art-making together in a welcoming Asheville creative space, with room for shared discovery and hands-on expression.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
A public county committee meeting focused on early childhood education and development, with agenda details and possible virtual attendance updates available through Buncombe County’s Engage page.
A public county committee meeting focused on early childhood education and development, with agenda details and possible virtual attendance updates available through Buncombe County’s Engage page.
A public county committee meeting focused on early childhood education and development, with agenda details and possible virtual attendance updates available through Buncombe County’s Engage page.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edibles and practicing safe, seasonal foraging techniques. Expect plant ID tips, ethical harvest guidance, and practical takeaways for exploring Appalachian woods confidently.
Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edibles and practicing safe, seasonal foraging techniques. Expect plant ID tips, ethical harvest guidance, and practical takeaways for exploring Appalachian woods confidently.
Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edibles and practicing safe, seasonal foraging techniques. Expect plant ID tips, ethical harvest guidance, and practical takeaways for exploring Appalachian woods confidently.
Explore how thoughtfully shaped surroundings can support comfort, mood, and wellbeing. This learning-focused session considers the connection between personal spaces and how we feel in them.
Explore how thoughtfully shaped surroundings can support comfort, mood, and wellbeing. This learning-focused session considers the connection between personal spaces and how we feel in them.
Explore how thoughtfully shaped surroundings can support comfort, mood, and wellbeing. This learning-focused session considers the connection between personal spaces and how we feel in them.
Read-alouds, rhymes, songs, and playful activities nurture early literacy for toddlers through school-age children. Stay afterward for family socializing, large building blocks, and baby sensory toys.
Read-alouds, rhymes, songs, and playful activities nurture early literacy for toddlers through school-age children. Stay afterward for family socializing, large building blocks, and baby sensory toys.
Read-alouds, rhymes, songs, and playful activities nurture early literacy for toddlers through school-age children. Stay afterward for family socializing, large building blocks, and baby sensory toys.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Interactive storytelling and early literacy activities invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to listen, engage, and enjoy a shared reading experience. Arrive early, as room capacity is limited.
Interactive storytelling and early literacy activities invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to listen, engage, and enjoy a shared reading experience. Arrive early, as room capacity is limited.
Interactive storytelling and early literacy activities invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to listen, engage, and enjoy a shared reading experience. Arrive early, as room capacity is limited.
Storytime
MorePreschoolers ages 2–5 enjoy picture books, songs, and a hands-on craft or activity in a playful library gathering. Designed for early childhood learning and creative participation.
Preschoolers ages 2–5 enjoy picture books, songs, and a hands-on craft or activity in a playful library gathering. Designed for early childhood learning and creative participation.
Preschoolers ages 2–5 enjoy picture books, songs, and a hands-on craft or activity in a playful library gathering. Designed for early childhood learning and creative participation.