Art is intrinsic to every culture and should begin in daycare. No matter where a person comes from, they have painting and sculpture, pottery, and music. Learning to appreciate art begins by being exposed to it in as many ways as possible. The top 3 activities on the list take different approaches to similar goals.
There are more than a dozen authentic Montessori tools used to teach daycare children, but there are a few that stand out above the others, and a whole category of activity that often gets forgotten in discussions. The activities mentioned here encompass some of the best aspects of Montessori education.
Adults entering an authentic Montessori daycare for the first time are often surprised by the classroom. In comparison to other daycares, it may seem to lack in exciting appeal. But that appearance can be deceiving, and the Magic of the Montessori Method depends on the layout and design meeting well-defined Montessori standards.
