Preschool art shelf

The Art center is a place where students can go to express their feelings, ideas, and be creative! Every child is an artist in the Art center! It is a place that promotes high-level thinking, problem-solving, and is rich in vocabulary. Students can learn and develop skills in all learning domains (language, literacy, math, science, social studies, fine motor, gross motor, and social skills) through art. It is an amazing place in your classroom if you are intentional with the materials and…

Great quick tips on how to set up your art shelf in the classroom, art teacher Spramani Elaun Shares her best ideas for Montessoi teachers.

My quest this year was to create a more organized, visually pleasing environment in our preschool classroom. My inspiration has come from various classes I've taken this year, inspirational teachers, cohort among local preschools, and of course, blogging! My research of other classrooms and personal aesthetic have led me to the Reggio Emilia approach to classroom environments. I do not claim to be a Reggio teacher. I have, however, learned to borrow bits and pieces from various pedagogical…

Happy Tot Shelf is a simple shelf that I fill with fun learning activities for my children. It is an invitation to learn, create and explore independently. The learning activities are created based on a monthly theme and this thematic based learning approach has worked amazingly well for us!

Do not under estimate the power of loose parts! They will ignite the curiosity and wonder of the child!

4 Montessori Art Trays for 2-year-olds. Here are easy and organized ways to introduce art to toddlers.

This Ultimate Guide for Staging a Montessori Art Shelf is your go-to resource for tips for staging an art shelf to promote art literacy in your classroom.

Our eldest daughter Lilly is ALL about art at the moment. She will sit and draw or create for hours sometimes! Over the years, we’ve tried many different brands and supplies and today I’m here to share some of my favourite art supplies for toddlers and preschoolers. When it comes to art supplies, sometimes it […]

I love my daughter’s daycare. I love the teachers, the kids, the other parents. I love how much she learns there. There’s just one problem. I can not handle the ... Read more

Even though this site is dedicated to beautiful picture books we love and art projects (led by me) that go along. I do believe that my girls also thrive from creating for the sake of creating. Here is our home art center that encourages exploration and fun with our favorite go-to supplies. Note that these...