Practical Life

All young children are interested in “doing it myself”, in an attempt to emulate the skills that they are seeing in the adult world. The Montessori Practical Life curriculum provides many opportunities to do just that. With real-life activities, such as preparing food, cleaning and caring for the classroom, mastering personal care, and using real materials and tools, the children grow in both confidence and independence. Because the activities are so attractive to young children, there is a corresponding growth in concentration and coordination, which is then transferred to other areas of the classroom.