Hello are you new to teaching your Montessori student about visual arts? In this blog I want to give you some general art information if this is totally new to you. I’m a Montessori Art Teacher and the author of several Montessori art guides. And I want to share creative activities 3-6 for your Montessori students. So lets get started… Montessori education is focused on hands-on, experiential learning, and this approach extends to art education as well!
3-6 Art
Art lessons for 3 to 6 Montessori students should be designed to engage all their senses, promote creativity, self-expression, fine-motor movement and independence. To give you an idea of what art lesson activities might look like here are four types of lessons that are well-suited for Montessori students in this age range:
Sensory Art
Sensory art lessons are a great way to engage young children in the creative process. This type of art involves using materials such as clay and paint to support tactile experience. Sensory art projects allow children to explore different textures, colors, and shapes. Sensory art activities support good cognitive function. There are plenty of creative activities that are sensory!
Nature Art
Montessori education emphasizes the importance of connecting with the natural world, so nature-based art projects are a great fit. Nature art can include activities such as making leaf rubbings, creating collages with natural materials like sticks and leaves. Or even painting on these types of natural materials.
Process Based Art
Process Art: Process art is all about the creative process, rather than the end product. This type of art encourages children to experiment with different materials and techniques, and to focus on the experience of creating rather than the final result. Process art projects can include activities such as painting, collages, 3D sculptures and doodling.
Storytelling Art
Montessori education emphasizes the importance of storytelling. Storytelling is a wonderful way to connect children to art language through beautiful books. Sharing stories and pointing out the art elements helps children build a rich art language. Art can be a catalyst to teaching primary vocabulary.
So this is just a few examples of what visual arts lools like for 3 to 6 year old Montessori students. Get on my newsletter to start gettting free advise and offerings how to teach art. Sign-up HERE
So overall, art lessons for 3 to 6 year old Montessori students can engage their senses, promote creativity and self-expression, and develop fine motor skills. Sensory art, nature art, process art, and storytelling art are all great options for Montessori students to start with.
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By Spramani Elaun – Montessori Art Trainer