My name is Robin Norgren, M.A. and I am here to help make Montessori philosophy more relevant in the classroom. My projects include: Josey's Art School, The Gifted Learner, Creativity and Wonder and A Montessori Way of Seeing. I found my way into educational spaces as a mother of Creative children yet I am not an art teacher. This information is important because my style empowers teachers who are shy about teaching art but looking for products that promote expression over technical perfection.
Josey's Art School Episode #5 Winged Heart Tutorial Art as Healing Journal Page
A winged heart is a famous ancient symbol that combines a heart shape with bird wings to represent freedom, love, and a happy spirit. Here are 3 interesting facts about this magical symbol made just for kids:
🕊️ 1. It Means "Love That Gives You Wings"
When you put wings on a heart, it is a visual way of saying that love makes a person feel light, happy, and free. People use it to show a "free spirit" or to express a love so strong that it feels like it can fly right up into the sky! [1, 2, 3]
🌍 2. It is an Ancient Emblem Used by Sufis
The winged heart is the official symbol for a spiritual group called the Sufis. In their teachings, the heart represents the link between the body and the soul. The wings mean that the heart is reaching upward toward heaven or trying to improve itself to be more kind and peaceful. [1]
🎨 3. It is One of the Most Popular Doodles in the World
Because it is so easy and fun to draw, the winged heart is a superstar in arts and crafts! Kids and artists all over the globe love to draw it in graffiti style, mold it out of clay, or fold it out of paper using origami. You can customize the wings to look like soft bird feathers, fluffy clouds, or even magical dragon wings