Montessori Practical Life Lessons
Practical Life Activities are the Foundation of Montessori
If you're familiar with Montessori then you understand
the theory behind the Practical Life lessons. We wrote about the theory and all the
wonderful things that Practical Life lessons lead to in this article, and how Practical Life is the foundation of Montessori.
If you've used Montessori in your home or school, you'll understand the need to switch out and add in Practical Life lessons. Sometimes it's the season that calls for it, other times it is the children and their interests that call for a new activity.
If you're using the Montessori method at home with your children, be sure to read through our article Use Montessori at Home. And we strongly recommend the eBook Montessori at Home!
As well, be sure to visit Montessori Blogs - I'm sure you find some new inspiration for your Montessori Practical Life area!
If you've used Montessori in your home or school, you'll understand the need to switch out and add in Practical Life lessons. Sometimes it's the season that calls for it, other times it is the children and their interests that call for a new activity.
Making Practical Life lessons
The Practical Life activities on your shelf are only limited by your own imagination. You can make a Practical Life lessons out of any regular 'life' activity. As long as it has materials that a child can safely manage, a logical step-by-step flow, and the interest of a child ... you're good to go!If you're using the Montessori method at home with your children, be sure to read through our article Use Montessori at Home. And we strongly recommend the eBook Montessori at Home!
As well, be sure to visit Montessori Blogs - I'm sure you find some new inspiration for your Montessori Practical Life area!
Ideas for Practical Life lessons
Please click the links to read through the posts. And follow our Boards on Pinterest for lots of ideas. Watermelon Balls |
 Banana Slicing |
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 Ice Cream Scoops |
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 Hand Washing |
 Scrubbing potatoes |