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Practical Life

The foundation of the Montessori classroom -- carrying, pouring, folding, sweeping, and the care of self and environment that builds concentration, coordination, independence, and order.

5 categories·47 lessons

Preliminary Exercises

The first lessons a child receives -- carrying a chair, rolling a rug, pouring, sponging, and the basic movements that underpin all later work.

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Primary: Practical Life: Dry Pouring

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
2

Primary: Practical Life: How to Carry a Tray

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
3

Primary: Practical Life: How to Carry a Chair

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
4

Primary: Practical Life: How to Move a Table

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
5

Primary: Practical Life: How to Unroll and Roll a Rug

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Opening and Closing Containers

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Spooning

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
8

Primary: Practical Life: How to Fill a Pitcher with Water

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Pouring Water

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
10

Primary: Practical Life: How to Use a Sponge

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
11

Primary: Practical Life: How to Empty a Bucket

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
12

Primary: Practical Life: Twisting

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
13

Primary: Practical Life: Folding Cloths

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
14

Primary: Practical Life: Snaps Dressing Frame

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
15

Primary: Practical Life: Zipper Dressing Frame

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Buttons Dressing Frame

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Buckles Dressing Frame

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
18

Primary: Practical Life: Velcro Dressing Frame

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
19

Primary: Practical Life: Shoe Lacing and Bow Tying Dressing Frame

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Hand Washing

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Caring for Shoes and Sneakers

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Food Preparation: Slicing

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Food Preparation: Spreading

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Watering a Plant

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
25

Primary: Practical Life: Care of Plants

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Sweeping the Floor

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Dusting and Wiping Surfaces

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Washing a Table

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Washing Windows and Mirrors

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Flower Arranging

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Washing Cloths

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Composting

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment
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Primary: Practical Life: Caring for Shared Objects

Ages 3–6 Primary Environment

Care of the Environment

Sweeping, dusting, polishing, washing, flower arranging, and composting -- the child's contribution to the shared space.

Lessons for this category will be added soon.

Control of Movement

Walking on the line, the silence game, and other explorations of movement that refine coordination and build inner discipline.