Art-based Literacy LabGroup Lessons
Enhance children's language development through engaging group discussions about art.
Thinking grown through art.Backed by research, led by an art professional.
A discussion-based method used at Harvard Medical School and other leading institutions — led for your child by a working art professional, with a gentle touch of art appreciation along the way.
Trusted by leading institutions
Used in Harvard Medical School’s “Training the Eye” program to sharpen observation skills — the same approach, gently adapted for children.
Led by a working art expert
Not a generic tutor. Each session is facilitated by a practicing art-education professional.
A touch of art appreciation
After each discussion, we lightly share the artist and the work's story — culture as a bonus, never overriding your child’s own ideas.
How does the class work?
Our class invites children into open-ended conversations about real artworks. We ask simple but powerful questions and let their observations lead. The teacher's role is not to give right answers — it is to listen, paraphrase, and connect ideas — so children naturally build observation, language, evidence-based reasoning, and the confidence to express what they see.
Open-ended Questions We Ask
- 1.What's going on in this picture?
- 2.What do you see that makes you say that?
- 3.What more can we find?
What the Teacher Does
- •Paraphrase comments neutrally
- •Point to observations
- •Link related comments
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
Georges Seurat, 1884
After the discussion, we share a light note about the work — its artist, era, and backstory — so children's curiosity about art keeps deepening long after class ends.
What's going on in this picture?
The Starry Night — Vincent van Gogh, 1889
Benefits for Children
Language Development
Enhances vocabulary, descriptive language, and communication skills through structured discussions.
Critical Thinking
Develops observation skills, evidence-based reasoning, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives.
Social Skills
Fosters collaboration, active listening, and respectful discussion in a group setting.
Cultural Enrichment (Bonus)
After each discussion, we share a light note about the artist or the work’s background — purely as a bonus. The children’s own observations and interpretations always come first.
Our Teaching Approach
Each session is led by an experienced art-education professional who creates a safe and engaging environment for children to explore art and develop their thinking skills. Each session is carefully structured to:
- Encourage careful observation and detailed description
- Support evidence-based reasoning
- Foster respectful discussion and multiple perspectives
- Build confidence in expressing ideas
Meet Your Teacher
Eunjung Choi
Completed K–12 education across the United States and South Korea, gaining cross-cultural academic experience. Brings hands-on teaching experience integrating art with discussion-based learning in the classroom.
Education & Experience
- •PhD in Art Education (Minor in Curriculum & Instruction), Penn State, 2022
- •M.A. in Art Education, UT Austin, 2012
- •M.A. in Visual Art Studies, Ewha Womans University, 2007
- •B.A. in Art History (dual degree), Ewha Womans University, 2004
- •B.F.A. in Visual Communication Design, Ewha Womans University, 2004
- •University-level teaching experience at Penn State (online and in-person)
- •K–12 teaching experience, including Art and English Language Development (ELD)
- •Experience with major art museums (education and program development)
- •Designed discussion-based learning programs and educational materials
- •Expertise in visual inquiry and discussion-based teaching methods
- •Cross-cultural experience in Korean and U.S. education contexts
- •Published scholar in art education and museum learning
- •Research focus on visual inquiry, museum pedagogy, and culturally responsive learning
Trial Class Now Accepting Applications!
Join our exclusive trial class on May 16th in Vienna — right by Tysons Corner Mall. Limited slots available — don't miss this chance to experience how a thoughtful art-based discussion can spark your child's thinking!
Please use the form below to apply for the trial class.