Our 2nd and 3rd grade students spent a truly enchanting day at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme.

Students explored the Wee Faerie Village, where local artists have crafted tiny fairy dwellings using recycled and natural materials. Each house told its own imaginative story, some perched on mossy roots, others nestled among branches, and many young visitors were convinced they glimpsed a fairy or two flitting nearby.

After touring the miniature masterpieces, the children took part in a plein air painting session inspired by the museum’s landscape tradition. Working on canvas boards under the autumn sky, students learned how to capture light, shadow, and the serene beauty of the riverfront setting.

It was a beautiful day filled with art, nature, and just the right touch of magic, a reminder that creativity often begins with curiosity and a bit of imagination.