Sweet Pea Cottage Enterprises

Based on the philosophy that arts are integral to each child's development, Sweet Pea Cottage has created a unique alternative to other public or private kindergarten programs. Our Kinder-Garden is a half-day program, currently available at our Queen Anne campus, that teaches subjects covering science, mathematics, and language through an art-based curriculum.

Taught by certified instructors, our kinder-garden aligns with Washington's Educational Learning Standards and prepares children with the skills needed to successfully enter elementary school.

Small class sizes allow students ages 5-6 years old to receive individualized attention in a supportive environment that will ensure long lasting academic success.

Field trip opportunities, outdoor exploration, and daily meals/snacks are also part of this unique kinder-garden experience.

Sweet Pea Nation's art camps provide arts-rich experiences for children entering kindergarten through third grade and are currently available at our Queen Anne and Sand Point campuses.

Let by professional teaching artists, art camps provide full-day opportunities for children to participate in activities that enhance their education during summer and school breaks. These unique camps are a way for children to explore diverse cultures, learn new and exciting skills, and experience all the Northwest has to offer.

SP Nation's art camps range from one day camps to weekly summer camps. Children learn and explore a variety of traditions, culture , and arts during each unique camp experience. Camps include experiences such as photography, cake decorating, exploring Seattle through an amazing race, and many others.

Summer camps incorporate weekly field trips and opportunities to cool off with a swim or a run in the Seattle Center fountain.

For children that want to participate but are a bit "wee, this is a great introduction to Sweet Pea Cottage.

For children ages fourteen to thirty months, our Pea Wee classes were developed to offer arts-rich experiences for children who are not quite old enough for preschool. Parents or caregivers attend Pea Wee classes with their children and participate in arts-based activities that support development. These active classes are fun for "Pea Wees" as well as provide opportunities for parents to meet other families in the community with children of the same age. Taught by Sweet Pea Cottage's Founder and Artistic Director, Pea Wees is a wonderful way to introduce young children to the Sweet Pea world. Classes meet weekly and sessions are offered quarterly at all three Sweet Pea Cottage campuses.

Pea Pods is the newest addition to Sweet Pea Cottage's arts-rich programming and was specially developed for children ages three to fourteen months and their parent or caregiver. This original program deepens the parent-child bond while parents learn about their infant's immerging personality.
Led by experienced staff, parents discover ways to enhance their baby's motor development with Baby Yoga & Braindance ™, increase their baby's curiosity about music, and provide other means of expressing emotions with baby sign language.

In collaboration with Seattle Public Schools, Sweet Pea Cottage offers after school theater classes for students in third through fifth grade. Lathyrus Theater is currently being offered at three Seattle Public Schools; Sacajawea Elementary, Bryant Elementary, and John Stanford International School.

Taught by Sweet Pea Cottage's working artists and educators, Lathyrus Theater promotes an inclusive environment that nurtures each child's talent, creativity, and unique voice. In this original theater class, children receive hands on education and experience with every aspect of theater production from beginning to end. With guidance from program leaders, students rehearse, construct, and perform a play in front of an audience of family, friends, and community.

Sweet Pea's talented working artists cultivate children's curiosity and encourage them to imagine the unimaginable while bringing special stories to life through various Theater for Young Children performances.

Family and community engagement play an important role in a child's educational and social development. Fun can be educational as well as entertaining and Sweet Pea Cottage strives to provide ways for families to have fun together while exploring the arts with their community neighbors.

Theater for Young Children are community events designed to create a comfortable and relaxed family atmosphere. Interactive performances provide opportunities for low cost family activities while exploring the arts in an environment that is fun for the entire family. Families are invited to bring a snack and blankets for a picnic while enjoying the show.

This family-friendly interactive theater experience incorporates teaching artists performing music, song, dance, art projects, and more which cultivate children's curiosity and encourages them to imagine the unimaginable. While our talented artists bring stories to life through their performances, children and families are also encouraged to participate through song, dance, and interaction with the performers. At the conclusion of the performance, families are invited to spend time with the performers while continuing to bring the story to life through a themed art project. Imagination doesn't end when the play is over; children continue using their imagination and creativity through play with the themed art project they take home with them.

Studios are extracurricular activities that offer families an opportunity to continue their child's exploration of the world outside of school hours. Eight-week studio sessions are currently offered quarterly at all three Sweet Pea Cottage campuses and provide opportunities for children ranging from three to five years old.

Extracurricular classes are taught by familiar faces to Sweet Pea Cottage students and families, our talented artists teachers, which creates an atmosphere that is comfortable and familiar. Classes include topics such as languages, theater, sports, music, and art.