Practical Life Activities

October is here….

7. October 2009

October is here and what does that mean? Witches, ghosts, and goblins? Well, not in a Montessori classroom! LOL When I think of October, I think of all the signs of Fall…..brightly colored leaves, cool crisp air, and pumpkin patches. I love changing the classroom to match the seasons, but I think some teachers go [...]

It’s been a while…..

7. August 2009

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Hello guys. Yes, I know. I’ve been a very bad blogger. I blame life. You know, things happen. A lot of things happen! It’s been a long bumpy ride the last few months, but I’m happy to say that I’ve completed my AMS Early Childhood course and am anxiously waiting to receive my diploma in [...]

Global Art

2. April 2009

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“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” -Pablo Picasso I have to admit, I am a bit disappointed with the current art section in my classroom. It’s just soooooo plain. We have 2 shelves filled with various activities, but not ONE work offers the child a deeper [...]

Open it up!

21. March 2009

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Opening Jars and Containers Direct Aim: Teaching a child how to open up containers Indirect Aim: Concentration, Fine Motor Movement, Coordination, Control Get a basket and fill it up with different types of containers. Lay a mat on the floor or on a table. Take one container and demonstrate how to take the cap off. Let the child feel [...]

Let’s mix it up!

20. March 2009

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Do you want to learn a fun way to teach your child about different colors? Read on! This activity is quite the hit in our class. It’s very simple to make and children love it! Direct Aim: Teaching children about the primary and secondary colors Indirect Aim: Concentration, Fine Motor Movement, Coordination Materials: A small tray 3 small containers w/ [...]

More on making Bubbles

20. March 2009

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I know I wrote a post about Making Bubbles already, but I don’t think I emphasized enough the direct aims of this activity. On the outside, it may seem like the point of this work is to see how big the bubbles can get. In actuality, there really is so much more to it. A [...]

Simple, yet important…Care of the Environment

15. March 2009

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Montessori isn’t just about academics. It’s a way of life. Children in Montessori classrooms learn things beyond math and reading. They learn how to take care of themselves, each other, and their environment. Table Scrubbing: This activity is very simple, yet it teaches the child something that will stick with them for the rest of their lives; [...]

Change it up a bit…

14. March 2009

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The following are works found in the Practical Life area. The aim of these activities is to promote coordination, control, independence, and order. Many times, children get bored of the same old activities and neglect the practical life area. What children don’t realize is that in order to succeed in the other academic areas, (Math, [...]

Three period what??

5. March 2009

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Check out this video to learn more about the three period lesson and see a model demonstration presented on fruits and vegetables.

Bubble Fun!

26. February 2009

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My daughter absolutely loves this activity. You’d be amazed to see how children concentrate so hard while making bubbles. I personally like this activity for selfish reasons- it gives me about 15-20 minutes of “Me” time. I usually can read a book or do some other random thing around the house that I had been [...]