Montessori Materials for Schools & Homeschools

"When setting out to help children learn about art, I think it's important to spend some time thinking over the subject first - what is the purpose of art, and why should kids study it? To some, art is nice but sort of a fluffy distraction; possibly not even completely necessary to human existence. To others, art is essential and fulfills some specific human needs that can't be met any other way..."

"As I mentioned last week, I believe that every Montessori classroom should have a dedicated art area. This lets kids know that art is important, and also gives them a chance to explore different kinds of art and different art media. In elementary, projects can be more sophisticated, especially if kids have had a good foundation in the basic art skills..."