These are extensions to the basic transferring activity in the last post. Adding new materials that are interesting and attractive is an important way to add variety while practicing fine motor skill...Read More
The Practical Life activities in this section include using real food. Just as using real dishes, flatware, and other material provides a greater interest and authenticity for children, using real ...Read More
The following activities are extensions of spooning dry beans. These allow additional practice along with increased levels of skills as each activity uses slightly different materials and skills. Usin...Read More
Materials for Scooping and Transferring The materials used to scoop and transfer are simple and inexpensive. Many are probably already in your pantry. Examples of materials which can be ...Read More
Presentation is an important part of the education experience in the Montessori Method. Each activity is presented prior to children using it. The correct way to use the materials is demonstrated t...Read More
Practical Life Environment The Montessori Practical Life environment provides a calm sense of order. It is based on a prepared environment. The materials are prepared and set out attractively t...Read More
Practical Life Practical Life is in essence simple activities for children which emulate everyday activities. These simple activities should be purposeful and calm. They are done repetitively to build...Read More
I love Montessori Practical Life The exercises of Practical Life are some of my absolute favorite early childhood activities. Montessori and Montessori based early childhood programs provide a wonde...Read More
Water beads require a little more preparation time than most of the other sensory activities, but they are well worth the wait. It is best to let the water beads soak overnight. These little beads wil...Read More
Circus Snack Box Playing with food and creating a sensory experience is so much fun! Let’s face it, this is even fun for adults. I love iced animal cookies. They are so pretty...Read More
