Art montessori activities

Are you looking for some new art trays to try? Here are eight that we've tried this week. Tape - my toddler is in a huge scissor phase so he likes this tray, I have coloured tape, children's scissors and card. The card is from Reverse Garbage but the back of cereal containers or other card packaging would work well too. The child cuts pieces of tape and arranges it on the card. Mirror - painting with a cotton bud on a mirror, fantastic for developing fine motor skills. We loooove using our…

We've been doing a ton of art lately, more than cooking or other practical life activities. I love to pair a book and an art activity, this week we tried two art activities with Leo Lionni books! ❤️ Pairing the two helps to create a connection between the child and the book and it makes us look deeper into the story. Here are six art trays that we've enjoyed. Remember to follow your child including their interests, developmental needs and skill level. These activities don't need to be…

There are lots of good reasons to include items from nature in our art trays. Nature items have different textures and smells and provide a different experience to using paper or other stationary items. Using items from nature also: demonstrates resourcefulness - using what is readily available in the environment promotes creativity and out of the box thinking promotes learning about seasons and seasonality - what resources are available and when respects our natural environment leads to…

Great quick tips on how to set up your art shelf in the classroom, art teacher Spramani Elaun Shares her best ideas for Montessoi teachers.

Art is one of our favorite things! Let’s take a peek inside our Montessori art curriculum and see what brings our little artists coming back for more!

Are you looking to build your toddler's focus and fine motor skills? Discover 5 simple Montessori-inspired activities that support concentration through purposeful hand movements! From scooping seasonal items to pouring and chopping with child-safe tools, these activities foster independence and life skills. Explore threading and peeling setups for engaging, hands-on learning. Try these easy setups at home and watch your child grow in confidence and concentration!