The use of Epsom salt as a tub base creates a beautiful sparkly backdrop. It has a natural sparkle and works well as a foundation for jewels, or as pretend snow for seasonal play....Read More
This is a very fun and creative project. It allows the art to just happen. Children can enjoy the process of watching the colors run together and create patterns and eventually a beautiful work of a...Read More
After the children have packaged the eggs and are ready for a new activity, you can use the same eggs for the next activity. Hard boil the eggs and let them cool. Then complete a presentation that sh...Read More
Packaging eggs is a basic skill and it reminds me of the beauty and simplicity of the Montessori method. This simplicity often seems to take us back in time to a more simple way of life. It's the enjo...Read More
Coloring the water makes it more fun, and yes, a little messier with those spills so be prepared. Children can even help make the colored water by simply adding a few drops of food coloring and stirr...Read More
Pouring liquids requires even more skill than dry ingredients. It is a wonderful asset to Practical Life activities. It can also be highly varied and take on so many different materials and forms fo...Read More
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
