Practical Life

The work in Practical Life is the foundation of Montessori education. These exercises benefit the child throughout their lives by developing the fundamentals of calmness, order, coordination, cooperation, self-esteem, and self-reliance.

• Small Muscle Development
  • Dry Pouring Without Handles
  • Dry Pouring With and Without Handles
  • Dry Pouring With Handles
  • Pouring Water One to One
  • Pouring Water One to Three
  • Grasping
  • Clamping Clothespins
  • Sorting
  • Using Tongs
  • Using a Dropper
  • Manipulating Scissors
• Care of Environment
  • Dusting
  • Folding
  • Floor Sweeping
  • Watering Plants
  • Polishing a Mirror
  • Dishwashing