Practical Life
April 9
Baster Butterfly
This morning we will get to experience what it is like to be a butterfly!
April 8
Bead Lacing
This activity is lovely for both making peace and finding concentration, as well as for creating something in the process.
April 7
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
One of the most common bird feeders for children to make, the pine cone bird feeder is also one of the easiest.
April 3
Mandala Building
These can be done by coloring patterns on paper / using fabric as the blank slate / inside or outside / with natural or made objects.
April 2
Making Breakfast
Dr. Montessori reminded us we should "Never do for a child what he can do for himself." Spending so much time at home gives our children the opportunity to increase their independence for daily activities. Using this lesson a a guide, they can find pride in the ability to tend to their own morning breakfast needs. Maybe they will even make breakfast for you!
April 1
Banana Sushi
All you need is a banana, some honey, dry cereal such as Rice Krispies or Corn Flakes, a butter knife or small spreader, and some chop sticks.
March 31
Walking the Line
In a Montessori classroom, we have a practice of Walking the Line. It is a control-of-body work that we use independently and as a group to work together, refine our gross-motor skills and make peace with our bodies.
March 31
Apple & Spice Tasting
When one travels through different countries, one experiences many different foods and spices. This activity allows children to try new flavors along with a familiar food item.
March 30
Pouring
Pouring is one of the basic skills children learn in Practical Life that is the beginning of many other independent activities
March 27
Opening & Closing
Opening and closing practice gives children wider access to their world.
March 26
Save the Animals
This lesson is to help develop fine motor control, hand eye coordination, scissor usage, and it saves the animals.
March 25
Sponge Squeezing
This activity helps in the development of coordination and concentration needed for future water activities.
March 24
Peaceful Tea
In many countries in Europe, people stop for a break during their day to have a snack or warm beverage. Let’s have an afternoon tea tradition when we can, shall we?
Provide a tea pot with tea, cream, sugar and mugs and let your child pour and serve as much as they are able, which is likely more than you even suspect!
March 23
Polishing
It is a great feeling to take something dirty, dull or dingy and make it shiny and bright again! Polishing items in the classroom is always a popular work, but it is a perfect activity to do at home, too.
March 20
Flower Arranging
The children love arranging flowers in the classroom to make their environment beautiful. A lesson in arranging real or artificial flowers for your home.
March 20
March 19
Flour Soup
This is a wonderful “dish” to practice ladling into small bowls and “serving.” Children can design their own menu with a front cover and their dishes listed on the inside.
March 19
Chopsticks & Caps
A fun activity for increasing fine motor strength and eye and hand coordination.
March 18
March 17
Watering Plants
In the theme of green leaves and shamrocks, ask your child to find the plants in the house to water with a small pitcher.