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Handwork and Art in Montessori
June 1, 2012 · Recipe / Craft
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 …
Creativity
June 30, 2007 · Recipe / Craft
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 …
Art Supplies - Free
June 30, 2007 · Recipe / Craft
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 …
Simple and Fun Painting Ideas
June 30, 2007 · Recipe / Craft
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 …
Costumes
June 30, 2007 · Recipe / Craft
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 …
Junk Yard Art
June 30, 2007 · Recipe / Craft
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 …
Sand Candles and Rain Gauge Activities
June 30, 2007 · Recipe / Craft
Family Weekend Projects This is a great learning activity for kids. You just need to make sure an adult is controlling the hot wax. Candle making in the sand In an old large tin can put in pieces of old candles or paraffin wax. Slowly melt the wax in the …