Bright Child Montessori: Preschoolers Engage with Picasso

I have been trying to come up with a way to teach the Master Artists to our preschool class.  The environment is set up in such a way that the children are allowed to come and go between the two environments - inside and outside - which does not really lend itself to holding and capturing their imagination. I attempted to connect with our local art museum and unfortunately the art programs they offer do not have curriculum for 3-5 year olds.

In the meantime I found this beautiful coloring page by Picasso and have invited the children to play with colored pencils.  Then we cut and glue the figure onto construction to give it a look of framed art. 

Here is a link to this template - yep another great opportunity to play!

Are you needing some support with how to structure your classroom? As a Montessori teacher, I understand that feeling of overwhelm! I have created a detailed lesson plan to 'hold your hand' through each day.  These lesson plans can either be used to jump start how to create the rhythm of the classroom (monthly) or I have a full year plan that can then be used for a 3 year cycle.

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Bright Child Montessori: Working with Paper Cities

I came across this great website called "Made by Joel"
You will see a full more posts touting the wonder and whimsy of this website.  I was searching for a modern take on the paper doll - something I spent HOURS of my childhood playing with.  I want to bring back the simplicity of those time to children who are surrounded by things that cause them to be lazy in the wonder of what the simple things can offer to their little lives.

You see some samples of the Aladdin and the Camping paper cities.  I modified the project for the younger children who are ready to cut in such detail yet.  To my delight this was an incredibly popular option for the children/

Take some time to peruse Joel's site - there are some great coloring pages that will entice you took take out your crayons and play.

Are you needing some support with how to structure your classroom? As a Montessori teacher, I understand that feeling of overwhelm! I have created a detailed lesson plan to 'hold your hand' through each day.  These lesson plans can either be used to jump start how to create the rhythm of the classroom (monthly) or I have a full year plan that can then be used for a 3 year cycle.

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Montessori INSPIRED Lesson Plans 

 

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Bright Child Montessori: Owls Come in Whimsical Packages

One of the things I love about teaching arts and crafts to children is the permission I am able to give myself to play and explore and see what happens.  This many times begins to spill into my 'big girl' paintings.  I see a lot of joy in each of these creations.  It reminds me that the outside package may continue to grow and change but you can choose to keep the inner light sparkling bright.

For this project, we used good old paper plates, markers, crayons, watercolors and construction.  Why don't you have a go as a meditation practice.  Quietly gather the supplies and find a quiet area to work and play.

Are you needing some support with how to structure your classroom? As a Montessori teacher, I understand that feeling of overwhelm! I have created a detailed lesson plan to 'hold your hand' through each day.  These lesson plans can either be used to jump start how to create the rhythm of the classroom (monthly) or I have a full year plan that can then be used for a 3 year cycle.

Montessori Daily Lesson Plans 

Montessori INSPIRED Lesson Plans 

 

LOOKING FOR ART LESSONS FEATURING DIFFERENT ARTISTS? 

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