EC Art, Music, and Movement Curriculum

EC Art

Philosophy and rationale of the curriculum area of art are introduced in this one-day, hands-on workshop. Materials that aid development of art concepts, and skills in two-dimensional art activities (easel or table), three-dimensional art activities (clay), art appreciation, and art history are demonstrated and practiced by the participants. Art curriculum is one of ten workshops scheduled during the practicum/student teaching year.

Required Manuals:

Art Manual:

• Go to http://www.art4montessori.com/workshops-seminars/

Please note: This is a requirement.

• Purchase your practicum manual by choosing the appropriate school and program level.
• Your manual will be delivered on the day of the class.

Required Materials:

• One 1 to 1.5-inch binder.
• Page protectors (about 50)
• Section dividers (at least 10, make sure they are oversized to be used with page protectors)
• One piece of 22” x 18“ white (non-form) poster board

The following items can be found online. Please print them out and have them ready to insert into your Art album.

• Glossaries of Art terms, materials & movements
• Timeline of Art
• The Elements of Art & Principles of Design
• List of books on Art and Artists for children
• Art games & activities for children
• List of local museums, galleries, colleges & programs for children
• List of Local artists

EC Music and Movement

Philosophy and rationale of the curriculum area of music is introduced in this one day workshop. Materials aiding in the development of music concepts and skills; singing skills, instrumental skills, music appreciation and history are demonstrated and practiced by the participants. Music curriculum is one of ten workshops scheduled during the practicum/student teaching year.

Philosophy and rationale of the curriculum area of movement is introduced as a component of music. Montessori movement as line activities occur during practical life.