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February 21, 2017 by FUMP

Dynamic Downtown Austin

At First United Methodist Preschool, we incorporate many Austin offerings for young children.

As the State Capitol building is located adjacent to the school campus, our children play on the Capitol lawn regularly.  The 22 acre Capitol Complex lawn is covered with sprawling live oak tress and provides an open expanse of green space for the children to explore.  Rolling down the grassy hills at the Capitol is a favorite memory of children who have attended our program.  The children also visit the statuary and the rose garden on the grounds. It is a grand experience. We also host two all-school picnics on the Capitol Grounds each year.

Our threes and PreKindergarten classes have regular visits from our downtown “neighbors”, such as the Austin Nature Center, the Austin Public Library, the Austin Fire Department and more.  Our PreK classes also enjoy field trips via Cap Metro to enhance our fine arts and science curriculum. The children visit local theaters, like Zach Scott, for children’s plays and nearby museums, like the Blanton, and the University of Texas Campus.

And we did not forget live music! We host a mini-music festival each February for the entire school. Also, the rotunda offers musical events at the noon hour several days a week. Our teachers partake in a walking trip to enjoy live music in the Capitol, in the “Live Music Capitol of the World.”

If you are looking for your child to experience downtown Austin’s unique culture and events, FUMP offers a vibrant, enriched experience.  Schedule a tour today!

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