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Handwork Activities

June 1, 2012

Handwork Activities Handwork is an essential part of the Montessori curriculum. These activities develop fine motor skills, concentration, and a sense of accomplishment as children create something beautiful with their own hands. Sewing Start with simple sewing cards, then progress to real fabric and blunt needles. Children as young as …

Handwork and Art in Montessori

June 1, 2012

Handwork and Art in Montessori Art and handwork in the Montessori classroom are not about creating a perfect product — they are about the process of creation itself. Children explore color, texture, form, and beauty through open-ended artistic expression. Art Activities Drawing — provide quality colored pencils, crayons, and paper. …