In the Montessori approach, art holds significant importance as it plays a crucial role in a child’s overall development. Here are some key points highlighting why art is important in Montessori schools.
- Self-Expression : Art provides a medium for children to express themselves freely, exploring their thoughts, emotions, and ideas. It encourages them to tap into their own creative own unique artistic voice. Read more on creataive expression here.
- Tactile & Sensorial : Art activities in the Montessori environment often involve hands-on experiences. This provides sensorial neural messages for cognitive wiring and memory. Read more on tactile sensory art here.
- Fine Motor Development: Engaging in art activities builds fine-motor movement. They learn to control their hand movements, develop hand-eye coordination, and strengthen their manual dexterity. Read more on fine motor development here.
- Concentration and Focus: Art tasks in Montessori require sustained attention and concentration. Children learn to get into flow stages of mind. Immersing themselves in the creative process, fostering their ability to concentrate on tasks. Watch my free 1 hr. video training on art flow and normalization here.
- Observation Skills: Art activities encourage children to observe the natural world around them, paying attention to details, colors, shapes and space.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Engaging in art allows children to explore different solutions and make creative decisions. They learn to think critically, solve artistic problems, and make choices that reflect their artistic process.
- Cultural Awareness and Appreciation: Through art, children have the opportunity to explore various artistic styles, techniques, and cultural arts. They develop an appreciation for diverse artistic traditions and gain insights into different cultures.
- Emotional Development: Art serves as a means for children to express and process their emotions. It provides them with a safe outlet for self-expression and emotional release, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Learn more about emotional literacy and art journaling here.
- Confidence and Self-Esteem: When children engage in art, they experience a sense of accomplishment. This boosts their self-esteem, self-confidence, and belief in their own abilities.
- Integration of Learning: Art is integrated into the broader Montessori curriculum, connecting it with various subjects such as language, math, science, and cultural studies. This integration allows children to make connections between different areas of learning and fosters a holistic understanding of the natural world. Sign up to learn how to integrate art lessons with Montessori nature science lessons here.
Art Important in Montessori Schools
By recognizing the importance to why visual arts is important to Montessori schools. You can provide children with:
Self-expression
Insependence
Skill sets
Sensory learning
Creativity
Holistic development
How to Start Brining Art Into Your Montessori Schools:
Introducing “Early Childhood Montessori Art Guide” Book
Visual Arts Teaching Guide for 13 Months – 6 Years Old
✅ Proper and Complete List of Art Materials
✅ Staging and Environment Set-up Guide
✅ Tips and Art Lesson Ideas
✅ Paperback & Digital
For the longest time, teachers 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.
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I’m here to tell you that’s not the case!
Toddlers and early childhood students CAN learn art!
It all comes down to HOW you teach them. After years of observing art, I’ve developed my very own teaching method that engages and excites young children; it introduces them to art in a way that makes sense to their little developing brains.