{"product_id":"famous-artists-card-activity-set","title":"Famous Artists Card Activity Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis language activity supports early literacy and communication skills through hands-on practice. Famous Artists Activity for children to learn about famous artists and art styles through matching activities and detailed information. Famous Artists Activity\u003cbr\u003eYou develop an appreciation for art, when you understand it. This activity encourages children to evolve creatively; learn to express themselves; expand their vocabulary, and learn about famous artists, and art styles. The Famous Artists Activity has 3-part cards, and separate matching activities. The back of the control card has detailed information, for the teacher to reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt stimulates the Child’s creative spirit. Often, art can provide an outlet for them to communicate their emotions, releasing stress, tension; and even anger; or happiness. Art allows children to develop their fine motor skills, and independent thinking. The Famous Artists Activity, releases a further level of the Child’s creative spirit; the enjoyment of art; and how it is created, regardless of whether they can paint or not.\u003cbr\u003eMaria Montessori did not believe that you could “teach” a child to become an artist however, she was a strong believer in nurturing children’s creative abilities. “It is thanks to the hand, the companion of the mind, that civilization has arisen.” The Absorbent Mind.\u003cbr\u003eThis activity introduces the Child to 12 famous artists, and three famous works from each, in beautiful colour illustrations. The teacher presents this work, as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea 3-part card exercise, with detailed information about each artist on the back of the control; for the teacher to reference; and a matching activity\u003cbr\u003ethe matching\/sorting activity can be used in the following ways:-\u003cbr\u003ematch the artistic movement; or style; to famous paintings,\u003cbr\u003eadd the label with artists’ name, the date of birth, and death\u003cbr\u003eto match the painting to the artist\u003cbr\u003eArtiests Featured in this Material:\u003cbr\u003eMichelangelo Mary Cassatt Johannes Vermeer John Constable Salvador Dali Leonardo da Vinci\u003cbr\u003eClaud Monet Rembrandt van Rijn Frida Kahlo Vincent van Gogh Pablo Picasso Edvard Munch\u003cbr\u003eFeatures of the Famous Artists Activity:\u003cbr\u003ethe direct objectives for the Child, are to:\u003cbr\u003ebuild an understanding of famous artists\u003cbr\u003eappreciate the different styles of painting\u003cbr\u003eindirectly, the Child learns to:\u003cbr\u003eexpand their vocabulary to express emotions, and classify visual experiences\u003cbr\u003edevelop reading skills\u003cbr\u003eimprove their focus and concentration\u003cbr\u003edevelop self-expression and their self-esteem\u003cbr\u003ethis activity forms part of the Montessori language curriculum\u003cbr\u003eContents of the Famous Artists Activity:\u003cbr\u003e12 sets of classified cards; each set has a control card; mute (image) card, and label\u003cbr\u003ethe control card, has details about the artist,\u003cbr\u003ewhen s\/he lived\u003cbr\u003ethe style of painting he used\u003cbr\u003enotable works, painted during the artists’ career\u003cbr\u003einteresting facts\u003cbr\u003e36 beautifully illustrated cards, depicting famous paintings – 3 per artist\u003cbr\u003e12 additional labels, with the artists name, and the years that they lived\u003cbr\u003ethe cards are stored in an A6 transparent, plastic envelope to store them on the Montessori shelf\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Activities for the Child:\u003cbr\u003eChoose an Artist of the Month. Choose artists that relate to your continent studies, and incorporate a famous artist? Europe? Select Van Gogh’s The Starry Night\u003cbr\u003eThink creatively. For example, Michelangelo lay on his back as he painted the Sistine Chapel. Jolene Tollet presented this idea at the March 2011 AMS conference in Chicago. After talking about the artist, she lets the children experience what Michelangelo did, painting on his back! Tape a large sheet of paper to the bottom of a desk or table, and let the Child paint to their hearts’ content. Don’t forget to protect their clothes and the floor!\u003cbr\u003eDiscover mood. Let the Child to describe the mood or emotions that the painting evokes – sad? happy? silly? tired? angry?\u003cbr\u003eInspiration. Set the Child a task to research the various works, and to try to understand the inspiration behind their paintings.\u003cbr\u003eSize: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003econtrol card – 13.5cm x 9cm\u003cbr\u003eplastic envelope – 18cm x 13cm x 2cm\u003cbr\u003eVXCard - Features and Care\u003cbr\u003eAttributions for the Famous Artists Activity:\u003cbr\u003eAll works are faithful photographic reproductions of two-dimensional, public domain works of art.\u003cbr\u003eDavid by Michelangelo – Jörg Bittner Unna and Wikipedia.\u003cbr\u003eSistine Chapel ceiling – Amandajm\u003cbr\u003eJohn Constable – Stephencdickson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Age Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally suitable for ages 3–6 with adult supervision; may extend based on readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eKey Learning Outcomes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages recognition of letters, sounds, and words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports concentration, communication, and creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds confidence with early literacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eHow It’s Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the activity on a child-sized table or mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the child to explore by matching, tracing, or arranging pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage repetition to build familiarity with letters and sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eTips for Home Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay simple word games to make language learning fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage children to share what they’ve learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Safety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlways exercise extreme caution and care, never leave a child unattended and without adequate supervision with any of the equipment or material advertised on our website and catalogue. Many of the products on our website and in the catalogue are designed according to scientific teaching principles. They are teaching aids, not toys. They must be used under professionally trained adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOur products include educational Montessori materials as well as child-friendly educational toys. Montessori materials are teaching aids and not toys — they must be used under adult supervision. Toys in this category are designed for play but still require appropriate care and supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Heart of Montessori Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn Montessori education, the importance of learning is not found only in the materials, but in the way they are introduced. The true magic lies in the prepared adult, the prepared environment, and the respectful relationship between adult and child. When this relationship is built on trust, respect, and authentic love, the child feels safe and inspired to explore. As Dr. Maria Montessori explained, it is through this deep connection that learning is joyfully and naturally absorbed. Montessori called h...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A2Z Montessori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628119343357,"sku":"LA6749","price":73.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.montessoriathome.com.au\/products\/famous-artists-card-activity-set","provider":"Montessori At Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}