08/03/2026
art! Art is so personal, self-expression is a human need and tendency and we see it reflected in the children's artworks. In the Montessori ElKi we do not do 'group art' or 'projects' - we give the tools and show the children how they might use those tools, and then we give them freedom to use the materials and tools for their own self-expression. What is so cool to observe, is that we start to recognise the children's artworks - whether that is crayon, chalk, paint or even pasting work, we see patterns of what they are creating - clusters, lines, shapes, use of colour. It comes from the child, and reflects them as a unique human being. Art is so essential for mental wellbeing, self expression, self-awareness.
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