The 9 Best Gardening Sets for Toddlers & Preschoolers
It’s a great time of year to get some gardening done, and for Montessori parents, that means children will be involved in the outdoor activities right along side us. Lucky …
Practical Life
There is solid reasoning behind Practical Life activities being an integral part of Montessori and other preschool programs.
Practical Life activities are activities such as pouring water from a pitcher to a glass, washing dishes, hand washing, hanging clothes on the line using clothespins, setting the dinner table, etc.
They are just normal everyday activities that many parents perform themselves, without thinking to invite their child’s participation.
Here is a list of several Practical Life Activities:
Choosing the Best Montessori Knife + 6 Top Kids Knives
Involving kids in cooking activities is so much fun for everyone and it’s great for their physical and emotional development. Using a knife, though, is a big no-no for kids …
Carrying a Tray in Montessori: How to Teach a Child to Carry a Tray
Carrying a tray in Montessori is an important Practical Life skill. Categorized as a Control of Movement activity and introduced very early in the Montessori learning environment, this is an …
The Montessori Walking the Line Activity
The early years of a Montessori education puts a heavy emphasis on Practical Life activities. The Montessori Walking the Line activity is one such Practical Life activity that children are …
Planting a Butterfly Garden: An Outdoor Activity for Kids
In this article, you will learn about butterfly gardens and find out how to plan a butterfly garden planting activity for your kids. You will also get recommendations on child …
Children’s Cookbooks: 8 Top Picks for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Cooking is a wonderful Practical Life activity and choosing some great children’s cookbooks is the next logical step after you’ve purchased a learning tower and some wonderful child size kitchen …
Children’s Cooking Utensils: Master List of Montessori Cooking Tools
If you are looking to get started with Montessori in your home, there is no better place than Practical Life activities right in your kitchen. Before you get started, though, …
10 Cooking Activities For Toddlers Inspired By Books
Cooking activities for toddlers is an important Practical Life activity in Montessori. However, cooking is a great learning activity for any child. It teaches math skills, patience, following directions, fine …
Practical Life: Montessori Water Pouring Activity
In this article, you will learn what a Montessori water pouring activity is, what the benefits are to this Montessori Practical Life Activity are, and how to introduce this Practical …
Montessori Practical Life Activities List: 50 Activities
Montessori Practical Life activities are an important part of the primary curriculum. In this article, find out what Practical Life Activities are, when you should introduce them, and get examples …