Africa!
Cultural studies are an important aspect of the curriculum in every classroom at Keystone Montessori School. Teachers collect and create interesting curriculum materials to teach about the land, cultures, major landmarks, and history.
One classroom of 3-6 year olds is studying Africa. In addition to geography, music, and history, they have done an interesting art project to complement their studies. The Ashante people in Ghana make hand-printed fabrics using Adinkra symbols. Each symbol has a meaning. These symbols may be stamped on fabric, and are also used on pottery and on walls.
Our students used stamps to make their own T-shirts. They used rubber stamps
with stars, trees, and animals to decorate their fabric. These symbols represent love, endurance, and adaptability.
As usual, the hands-on experiences help the children learn about the world in a way that is memorable and enduring.
