Articles tagged with "Art"
Lesson of the Day 34: Earth Day and Folk Art — Celebrating Culture Through Nature
April 10, 2026
Earth Day and Folk Art — Celebrating Culture Through Nature ...e, e, e the earth sound, E makes an Earth Day sound! Enjoy your culture on Earth Day! I always put Earth Day and folk art together — folk art comes from the Earth. We look at nature and take …
Lesson of the Day 19 — Winter Weather
February 19, 2026
Winter Weather ...w, w, w the winter sound, W makes a winter wind sound! Winter is a wonderful time to explore weather with your children. Cold air, frost on windows, snowflakes, and icy puddles are all around us — a natural classroom right outside your door. Observing Winter Weather Weather …
Handwork and Art in Montessori
June 1, 2012
Handwork and Art in the Montessori Classroom When I was taking my Montessori training, I was surprised to learn that the word “art” was not used for the preschool classroom — “handwork” was the proper term. At first this puzzled me, but the more I understood, the more it made …
Colored Tablets
August 26, 2007
Colored Tablets: Montessori's Wonderful World of Color This classic Montessori sensorial lesson has been a cornerstone of the MontessoriMom collection since 2007. Irene shares her firsthand experiences with both traditional silk-thread tablets and modern painted versions, along with practical tips for making your own. Montessori and the Wonderful World of …
Lesson of the Day 3
June 30, 2007
"The child who concentrates is immensely happy." — Maria Montessori Today's learning adventure is brought to you by the letter C — featuring calendars, caterpillars, and clouds! This rich lesson day covers practical life skills, sensorial exploration, science experiments with water and air, math readiness with red rods and number …
Junk Yard Art
June 30, 2007
Junk Yard Art Some of the most magical learning moments happen when children dig through the recycling bin and transform everyday "junk" into something extraordinary. These hands-on projects invite your child to see potential in empty cereal boxes, pie tins, and leftover string — building creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence …
Costumes
June 30, 2007
Costumes Homemade costumes are so much fun to make with your child. Here are some simple ideas. Silly clown shoes Materials: 2 shoe boxes and lids Scissors Paper or tissue Tape Decorations such as buttons, shoestrings, bows, ribbon, etc. School glue Cut out holes on the bottoms of the shoe …
Art Supplies — Basics to Buy
June 30, 2007
Setting Up a Simple Art Space One of the most wonderful things you can do for your child is to set up a small, inviting art area at home. You don't need anything fancy — just a few quality supplies, a child-sized table, and the freedom to create. When children …
Simple and Fun Painting Ideas
June 30, 2007
Simple and Fun Painting Ideas Painting is one of the most joyful and developmentally rich activities you can share with your child. In the Montessori approach, art isn't about creating a perfect product — it's about the process. When children mix their own paints, experiment with unusual tools, and explore …
Art Supplies - Free
June 30, 2007
Free Art Supplies for Your Montessori Home or Classroom One of the most beautiful aspects of the Montessori philosophy is the belief that creativity doesn't require expensive materials. Some of the most meaningful art experiences come from simple, free, or nearly free supplies found right in your home, neighborhood, or …
Creativity
June 30, 2007
Understanding Your Creative and Spatial Learner Does your child light up when they have a paintbrush in hand? Do they build elaborate structures from blocks, notice patterns in nature, or think in pictures? If so, you may be raising a wonderfully gifted spatial and creative learner — and Montessori education …