MR / Schenectady, NY .Yates Arts-in-Education Magnet School (urban school).Pre-Kindergarten classroom; NYS Universal Pre-K Program.Teacher and African-American paraprofessional sit on floor with students. Developmentally appropriate class (as recommended by early childhood education professionals) includes early learning alphabet activities, extensive free play time, and sensory-and-art-related experiences (mural in background was painted by whole class)..Fel2 Cop2 Far2 Rus1.©Ellen B. Senisi