Montessori Book, Teaching Art to Early Childhood, 3 to 6 details:
Discover the ultimate guide to preparing Montessori art lessons and setting up engaging activities. This beautifully photographed book teaches essential art foundations and provides invaluable insights to enhance your teaching experience. The Montessori Book, Teaching Art To Early Childhood, 3 to 6 is packed with tips and art advice from a child art expert!
- Title: Montessori Book, Teaching Art to Early Childhood (3 to 6)
- Publisher: Nature of Art® (August 2021)
- Format: Full Color, Paperback (153 pages)
- Dimensions: 7 x 10 inches
- Category: Visual Art Education
- ISBN: 978-09916266472
- Author: Spramani Elaun
About Montessori Art – Early Childhood Guide Book
Hello are you looking for a simple guide to teaching art to young children using the Montessori method? This book is perfect for you! Whether you’re homeschooling, teaching in a Montessori school, a professional educator, or have no art background at all, it will give you the tools you need to teach art to early childhood children 3 to 6. It also explains why art is so important for their growth. This Montessori book covers all the foundations to understanding art literacy.
Books Features:
For the longest time, teachers and guides of early childhood students have been told, “young kids can’t learn art.” And based on that misinformation, as well as out-of-date art teaching practices, you might be thinking that’s true too. All early childhood students CAN learn visual arts!
It all comes down to art literacy and understanding the foundations to art lessons. This books covers all these topics you need to know. Check out the table contents below to see full list.
If you have desired to start art programing in your classroom, this was written just for you. Written by a Montessori Art Expert, Spramani Elaun.
You’ll Learn In This Book:
- The importance of early art literacy
- How to speak the “artist language”
- 5 areas you must teach
- Characteristics of child artists
- Methods and approaches to teaching
- Staging an art environment
- Complete list of art materials
- Appropriate activities for early childhood
- BONUS: Activity ideas and lesson examples
Paperback Book
This Montessori art book is available in full color, showcasing ideas and examples throughout. Paperback copies can be ordered directly through the Nature of Art® website. Additionally, these books are also available in different countries on Amazon. Simply search for the book in your country’s Amazon store. For example, Amazon US.
Digital Download Book
You can order the digital version of this book from the Nature of Art Publishing website or Amazon. All digital downloads are in full color and easy to read on a tablet or phone. If you have questions about ordering multiple copies for teachers, email info@spramani.com. Books are also available on KDP Amazon.
Book Sections
The book is divided into key sections to enhance your understanding. The first section covers the basics of art literacy. It then moves into common characteristics of children’s art, discussions about setting up an art environment, and essential information about this space. The book also lists the appropriate art materials for all art areas. Many helpful sections are included to guide you through teaching Montessori art effectively.
Bulk Book Orders
Many Montessori training centers use this art guide to introduce visual arts to their Montessori guides during certification. The Montessori book, Teaching Art to Early Childhood (3 to 6), is available at special rates for training programs. Bulk orders are available in quantities of 5, 10, 20, or 100. For more information, please email info@spramani.com to get your rate, including shipping.
About Book Author
Spramani Elaun is an author and art curriculum developer based in San Diego, California. With over 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to understanding how children process art through cognitive and sensory exploration. Spramani is the founder of Nature of Art®, which includes an art school, art supply company, and the Art Teaching Blueprint Montessori Certification Training Program.
A homeschooling mom and art educator, she has developed a unique science-based art teaching methodology. Her passion for art education has taken her around the world, where she trains Montessori schools on integrating art into early childhood education.
Spramani holds multiple degrees in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, Visual Communications, Print Media, and Fine Arts, reflecting her deep expertise in the creative field.
Other Montessori Books
Also by Spramani Elaun: The Way Children Make Art, Defining Visual Arts, Kids Painting, Early Childhood Art Guide, Nurturing Children in the Visual Arts Naturally, Clay Play, Kids Color Theory, Introducing Visual Arts to the Montessori Classroom, and Montessori Art – The Essential Elementary Guide. You can order all these books at Montessori-Art.com or EcoKidsart.com. These Montessori art books are available in both paperback and digital download formats.
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