If you’re a grown up then you probably remember using mosaics at school. When you left school perhaps you used a mosaic pattern in a bathroom area etc. Mosaics are both highly decorative but they can also be great educational tools, teaching kids about a wide range of subjects.
History
Mosaics have a long history and were used extensively by the Romans and Greeks. Somewhere like Pompeii, one of the most amazing places on the planet, is covered in mosaics. Giving the pupils the opportunity to create this historical art form is a perfect window into the past and a very useful way to get kids more interested in history.
Maths
Mosaics can be used to create geometric patterns of all different kinds. You can use mosaics to visualise certain mathematical systems, shapes and patterns. Allowing your pupils to visualise the mathematical lessons they’re taught is a great way to support learning, especially for pupils who are more visual learners.
Art
As well as having historical and mathematical significance the humble mosaic is frankly an amazing art form. Beautiful mother of pearl mosaic tiles can look truly stunning and whilst a simple mosaic might be relatively easy to make the visual impact can be striking. You can look online for mother of pearl mosaic tiles. Mosaics are a particularly suitable art form for kids who are younger and perhaps unable to grasp more complex aesthetic patterns.