I love having a four-year-old! They are so sassy, sure of themselves, and fun. They are often past the stage of needing a ton of support in common tasks and are ready for longer and more structured activities. As a Montessori parent, I also know that 4 is still really little, and they need your guidance and often want your help and participation as they conquer the world around them.
There are so many Montessori activities that a 4-year-old might be interested in. At our house, and in school, art is having a moment right now with Teddy. But, it recently struck me how different his art process looks these days compared to the toddler years.
Montessori Preschool: Art Activities at Home
Montessori art in the preschool years is so many things! And, it is a joy to watch it all unfold.
Art in the preschool years is making choices:
Art in the preschool years is making choices:
- What art medium am I going to choose? (Ted choose paint rolling)
- What colors will I use? (Blue, purple, and yellow)
- What tools? (paint rollers and large sketch book)
- Where will I work? (art table)
Art in the preschool years is preparation:
- How do I need to prepare my body? (Apron)
- How much paint to do I need? Where do I need to put the paint? (A dollop! On our paint tray)
- Can I squeeze it by myself? (yes!)
- Do I need support through any of this process?
Art in the preschool years is fun:
- How will these colors mix?
- What patterns can I make?
- Can I fill the whole page?
- How many pages do I want to use?
Art in the preschool years is cleaning up:
- Where do I need to put my finished work? (On the counter to dry)
- What parts need to be washed?
- How do I dry everything?
- Does my body need cleaning?
- Where do I put my apron and the tools? (Back where he found them)
How does art look for you at 4-years-old? What kinds of art exploration is your Montessori child interested in?
