Art education within the Montessori Method has qualities that are different from other approaches to teaching the visual arts.

The philosophy, the principles, and the practices of Montessori Education are quite unique.

Children in multi-aged groups are educated in a prepared environment where they are taught how to choose and do work from a rich array of activities.

In addition to the general appreciation of art, activities within a Montessori early childhood classroom involve fine motor development, math, science, language, and sensorial.

Integrating art into other learning areas is key to introducing art to children

Montessori Art focuses on the process and allowing the child to truly experience art on his own terms.

Children are born naturally inclined to art.

So, then, our job is to nurture that natural tendency towards creativity.

The children are allowed to explore the educational materials and art media with the freedom that is tempered by the care that is born of a sense of responsibility to others, as well as a love for their “work.”

The classroom environment is thoughtfully organized with activities including music, movement, and artistic media which are organized in such a way as to welcome the child to help himself/herself without having to ask for, search for, or be hovered over while he/she explores the textures, colors, and possibilities inherent within the materials made available to him/her.

The child explores and discovers his/her own creativity and the pleasure of expressing himself/herself.