Practical life

My 3 year old wants to do everything by herself. We made a low bar in her closet with matching outfits on hangers and she can choose what to wear and get dressed all by herself. It’s a win-win in our house!

Winters in Canada can be cold….real cold! Winter seems to go on forever, and the season can seem even longer if you are cooped up in the house with young children. I know for me I get a bit stir crazy if I do not have things to keep me busy,  I assume my little …

Well, Christmas is over and we have MANY beautiful cards kept in a box. What to do with those cards? Reuse them for lacing cards! Your children will love looking at the photographs of their families, friends, and winter images while exercising fine motor skills. This fun can extend throughout the year. Collect interesting photographs …

The Practical Life Area in a Montessori Classroom or Montessori Home may look very simple, but it’s purposes are a foundation for Montessori Work and Materials throughout education. Each area of Practical Life carries the same goals for the child- the direct aims of Coordination, Cooperation, Concentration, and Independence. Everything here has its place, which …

A very important component of Montessori Philosophy is Independence.  Anything that parents and teachers can  provide to do for him/herself is a great benefit to the child.  This week’s activity is considered Practical Life, Care of Self. For each major seasonal change, I like to provide a dressing basket to prepare and practice for the …