Children aged 4 or 5 who will be attending kindergarten the following school year and are not currently being served by another preschool program. Younger 4-year-olds will be considered for class on an individual basis. There are no income or other restrictions. 

Interested families should fill out the interest form (link), and someone from our team will contact you! Please note that all classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the class is at capacity, there is a waitlist.

AART’s current funding allows us to provide 24 school-year classes in Alexandria, Centreville, Chantilly, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Lorton, and Sterling. AART also provides 6 summer classes in conjunction with various local Loudoun County elementary schools. 

Interested families should fill out the interest form (link), and someone from our team will contact you! Please note that all classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the class is at capacity, there is a waitlist.

All Ages Read Together became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2010; however, we have been operating since 2006. To date, we have helped more than 2,500 children prepare for success in kindergarten and beyond. 

We understand that trust is earned, so we offer the following for your consideration –

• Every adult affiliated with AART with whom your child may come in contact has had a thorough third-party background check, which AART has paid for. 
• Fairfax and Loudoun County Public Schools partner with AART to deliver inclusive school-year classes. This unique private/public partnership utilizes a public school teacher and an AART assistant to deliver AART classes to children who qualify for special education services and community children.
• Fairfax and Loudoun County Public Libraries have been long-time partners. They trust AART to deliver classes on their property.
• Fairfax and Loudoun Counties provide funding grants to AART. They trust AART to make financially sound decisions and deliver results.
• Parents are welcome in the class at any time and are encouraged to contact the leadership team at AART with any questions, concerns, or issues. 
• Retired and former FCPS and LCPS educators teach and volunteer in our classes. They believe in the work that AART is providing our students and families.

Yes! Thanks to the generosity of our grantors, sponsors, board and advisory council members,  individual donors, volunteers, and community partners, all of our classes are completely free for families. There are no tuition or supply costs. 

Interested families should fill out the interest form (link), and someone from our team will contact you! Please note that all classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the class is at capacity, there is a waitlist.

School-year classes run from September through May, meeting twice a week for 2-hour classes each. They are in both Fairfax and Loudoun County.

Summer classes run from late June through July. They meet three times a week for two-hour classes each, and they are only offered in Loudoun County.

Interested families should fill out the interest form (link), and someone from our team will contact you! Please note that all classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the class is at capacity, there is a waitlist.

Every AART class is unique, as are the teaching teams and their students. The teaching teams are encouraged to utilize the pre-assessment to guide the weekly lessons and meet students where they are in terms of their skill level. However, all AART teaching teams are encouraged to incorporate most (if not all) of these activities into their class time.

Arrival

Children are welcomed into the classroom, where they can ease in at their own pace. Teaching teams (teachers, assistants, and volunteers) have thoughtfully set up engaging activity areas where children can practice skills through play. These may include puzzles to build problem-solving skills, games that support social and language development, and books to spark imagination and strengthen literacy. Students will clean up and put away the activities once class begins.

Circle Time 

This is a special time when the whole class gathers to build community, share ideas, and learn together. It typically begins with a welcome song and continues by reviewing the calendar, days of the week, weather, and identifying who is in the class that day (name recognition). Teachers use circle time to emphasize essential learning to learn skills such as listening, sitting still, respecting personal space, taking turns, and sharing with their classmates. Circle time helps create a classroom community, promotes positive relationships, and lays the foundation for social-emotional growth and school readiness.

Read-Aloud

Read-alouds are much more than just reading a story—they bring stories to life with expressive voices, thoughtful and inquisitive questions, and engaging conversations with the whole class. It’s a time for connection and curiosity, where children learn to ask questions, make predictions, and see themselves reflected in shared stories. Critical thinking is encouraged through open-ended questions and asking students to make predictions with questions such as “what might happen next” or “what do you think this character is feeling”.

Every book is carefully selected and matched to the time of year at AART. Early in the program, we begin with simpler text and skills, gradually introducing more advanced books as children’s skills develop. Each student typically receives an in-class copy to follow along with the reader, which helps strengthen English language development, expand vocabulary, and build a lifelong love for books.

At the end of the week, each shield takes home their in-class copy for their at-home library. 

Music & Movement 

A preschool class would not be a preschool class without a dance party! This allows children to express themselves through singing, dancing, and rhythm. Whether it’s a silly song, a guided dance, or simple instruments, these activities help children develop coordination, listening skills, and self-regulation—all while having fun. Music and movement also support early language and literacy by reinforcing sounds, patterns, and new vocabulary in a playful, memorable way. It’s a chance for children to learn with their whole bodies—and to celebrate learning through joy.

Centers 

Centers are small-group activities and arts projects where children transition through each during a designated timeframe to practice and reinforce essential skills through hands-on exploration. Designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving, AART’s centers focus on art, literacy, and STEM activities, allowing children to paint, build, experiment, and create! Our outstanding teaching teams thoughtfully design these meaningful play experiences to build early math, science, and critical thinking skills. Centers provide an opportunity for teaching teams to differentiate learning in the classroom to meet the needs of each student. Through centers, children express themselves, collaborate with classmates, and feel pride in their accomplishments.

Closing Activity 

Students prepare for the end of class by helping to clean up the class, put away materials, and gather their belongings. 

Interested families should fill out the interest form (link), and someone from our team will contact you! Please note that all classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the class is at capacity, there is a waitlist.

In-class volunteers play a vital role in supporting students and teachers throughout the class. Volunteers might sit with small groups during read-aloud, assist with art or STEM centers, help children with puzzles or games, or offer a warm presence during transitions and routines. They provide extra one-on-one attention, model positive behavior, and offer encouragement that helps every child feel seen and supported. Whether reading a story, tying a shoelace, or celebrating a child’s creation, volunteers help make the classroom a more joyful, connected place to learn.

Interested in learning more? Fill out our volunteer form!