Last week, I shared with you about Woodentots (insta here and website here), a wonderful Montessori/ Waldorf school in London. If the setting was not gorgeous enough, they also have a children’s art studio in this lush garden. A cosy art studio filled with light… And all manner of loose parts. (Create your own art space at… Continue reading A look inside the art studio of a Montessori/ Waldorf school (Part 2)

I had the pleasure of interviewing and photographing (with my humble iPhone) Woodentots Montessori School in London, UK. The principal, Paula, was just awarded Montessorian of the Year! Congrats Paula!! The Woodentots at Rochester Road is divided into four main zones, the entryway, the indoor Montessori classroom, the garden (outdoor classroom) and a wonderful little art studio… Continue reading A look inside a Montessori/ Waldorf School in London (Part 1)

Gluing, with its potential to work on one’s fine motor skills and later become a vehicle for artistic expression, has become a staple on our art shelf, and I enjoy finding ways to keep it fresh. 1. Large shapes We started with large shapes on a disposable tray (a Japanese takeaway container) that they could… Continue reading Gluing: Five Ways