10 Father’s Day Crafts For Toddlers and Preschoolers
Father’s Day is coming up and will be here before you know it. Now is the time to get started on those kids crafts. Hopefully, you got some great Mother’s …
Process Art
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20 Montessori Outdoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Now that Spring is here, you may be looking for some fun Montessori outdoor activities. If you’re participating in the 1000 hours outside maybe you’re finding it hard to engage …
Art Area for Toddlers: How to Set Up
An art area for toddlers is a fun addition to any indoor play space. In fact, many would argue it to be a crucial aspect of a play space, or …
100 Art Supplies for Kids: The Montessori Must Haves
Whether you have set up an area for process art or you are facilitating loose parts play with an artistic focus, you are going to need some things. When gathering …
Loose Parts Play: Benefits, Materials, and Activity Ideas
In 1971, in London, England, a fascinating editorial piece written by the architect, Simon Nicholson was published. It outlined the benefits of, and the need for children to participate in, …
DIY Montessori Mobile: Make your Own Montessori Mobile
In this article, you will learn about the different types of baby mobiles that are in line with Montessori parenting. You will also learn how to make your own Montessori …
Process Art for Preschoolers and Toddlers: 51 Fun Ideas
In my previous post here, I discussed the importance of Process Art in Montessori and what exactly it is. Here I put together a list of purely process art activities for …
Process Art Vs. Product Art: Why Process Art Is Important
Maria Montessori believed that children should be allowed freedom of expression and this includes artistic expression. How do you encourage your child to express themselves through art? By allowing them …