SDSU Children's Center

Caption: More than two decades ago, Kobe Sanders of the Los Angeles Clippers was a child in the Pandas classroom at the SDSU Children’s Center.

Recently, Sanders returned to his childhood classroom with a major announcement: the center has received a meaningful grant from video game publisher NBA 2K and 2K Foundations. This funding is a direct result of a mentorship program for LA youth that Sanders facilitated during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Read more about Kobe Sanders and his full circle story through the link in our bio!

A is for Art is rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, where children are viewed as thoughtful, capable learners who express their ideas in many different ways. Through painting, collaboration, exploration and creativity, each project becomes a reflection of the children’s perspectives, interests and experiences.

In our classrooms, art is not simply an activity, it is a way for children to investigate the world around them, build relationships and share their thinking. With support from teachers, families and the community, children are encouraged to take creative risks and bring their ideas to life!

This exhibition celebrates the beauty of the learning process and highlights the meaningful work happening within the Children’s Center every day.

At the SDSU Children’s Center, we know that teachers do far more than guide learning. They help shape the way children see themselves, their relationships and the world around them. Through every conversation, project and moment of curiosity, our educators create meaningful experiences that leave lasting impacts on the children and families in our community.

This week, we celebrated our incredible teaching team with a special shave ice day, generously organized by our wonderful parent community, as a small thank you for the care, creativity, patience and dedication they bring to the classroom each and every day. Their thoughtfulness and support made the celebration even more meaningful.

Rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, our teachers nurture environments where children are seen as capable, curious and full of potential. Their work inspires exploration and lifelong learning, and we are endlessly grateful for the passion they bring to the Children’s Center.

Thank you to our educators for the difference you make every day, and thank you to our families for helping us celebrate the people who make our community so special!

At the SDSU Children’s Center, we honor the idea that learning is hands-on, child-led and rooted in real experiences. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and guided by the belief that children are capable, curious thinkers, we create spaces where exploration leads the way and reflection deepens understanding.

Here, every question matters. Every discovery counts. Every child is seen as a powerful learner.

Thank you to our incredible community for your continued support of A is for Art. We are proud to share that this year’s event raised an outstanding $23,240, including a record-breaking auction of $3,300 for a single piece of art!

Grounded in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, A is for Art honors children as capable, creative and full of potential, offering them meaningful opportunities for artistic exploration and expression. We are deeply grateful to our families, educators and supporters whose generosity and belief in early childhood education make this work possible.

All funds raised directly support the Children’s Center, helping to enrich classroom experiences, strengthen our programs and sustain high-quality, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning for children and families in our community.

We’ll see you tomorrow at A is for Art! Get ready to celebrate the incredible creativity of our children, explore their beautiful masterpieces and take part in all the special moments this event has to offer. We can’t wait to share this inspiring experience with our Children’s Center community!

Find us in Montezuma Hall on the second floor of the Student Union starting at 6 p.m.!

The magic of A is for Art goes beyond the gallery!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Children’s Center families and friends, our opportunity drawing baskets are filled with amazing experiences, goodies and surprises you won’t want to miss. Each basket represents the strength of our community and the care that goes into making this event so special.

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday, April 25 in Montezuma Hall at 6 p.m.! Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win, our support helps us continue creating meaningful spaces for our children to learn, grow,and thrive!

We’re so excited for our biggest annual event, A is for Art! Join us in Montezuma Hall on April 25 at 6 p.m. for an art piece auction, gift basket raffle and complementary beverages & Hors d’oeuvres!

A few sneak peeks from this year’s A is for Art are finally here! Our little artists have been hard at work and we can’t wait to share their masterpieces with you soon.

Don’t forget to get your tickets for our largest annual Children’s Center fundraiser through the link in our bio!

Each piece will be auctioned in a frame graciously donated by . Kindly note that the frame pictured in this post is for display purposes only and is not the frame included with the artwork.