A compilation of Montessori Practical Life Activities.
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 motor skills, problem-solving, helps with speech/language, and builds confidence, just to name a few. It may even help a picky eater try new foods. Cooking …
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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 Life lesson. What is a Montessori water pouring activity? “Any child who is self-sufficient, who can tie his shoes, dress or undress himself,reflects in his …
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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 example of Practical Life activities you can introduce to your child. What is a Practical Life activity? Maria Montessori, when she founded her first school, observed …
In this article, you will learn what Montessori spooning activities are, how to introduce them to your child, and get some spooning activity ideas. What are Montessori spooning activities? Montessori spooning work is a Practical Life work that is typically introduced in a Montessori classroom in the primary years. This activity belongs to a special …
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In this article, learn the benefits of Montessori flower arranging activities, how to set the actives up, and how to present flower arranging to your child. What is a Montessori flower arranging activity? Montessori is known for the Practical Life work involved in the Method. Dr. Maria Montessori observed that children prefer real life experiences …
Warm weather calls for fun activities to helps us cool down. Here is a great one; a Montessori hand squeezed juice activity for toddlers and preschoolers! Making orange juice without the juicer is a lot of fun and it has plenty of benefits for young kids. The same goes for homemade lemonade or any other …
Montessori work mats are a common feature in Montessori classrooms and Montessori homes all over the world. What are they, though? What purpose do work mats serve in Montessori environments? Let’s find out. What is a work mat in Montessori? Work mats in Montessori are used for just that; a child’s work. Before removing a …
(From Florence Taylor, a Montessori mom who has received international attention for practicing Montessori at home with her 2 year old. Cited in news articles as allowing her young toddler to “use real knives”, Mrs. Taylor’s kitchen activities with her 2 year old are well supervised, safe, and Montessori-aligned. -Sue) Montessori Cooking with Toddlers There …
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Teach Your Child How to Put on a Coat As it gets colder outside, you may be curious about ways to teach your child how to put on a coat. Kids love to be outside, no matter the weather! The good news is, it’s actually a lot easier that you might be expecting! Self-care skills …
Hand washing: a basic life skill There are few life skills we need more than the ability to wash our hands. Along with being essential to a child’s health and well-being, hand washing for kids is also a great Practical Life activity and lends itself to cosmic education questions! Though there are accepted standards when …
