A practical life and sensory activity list
Practical life in Montessori is an activity that develops motor control and coordination and develops independence, concentration, and a sense of responsibility for the child.
The exercises in practical life cover two main areas of development: care of self and care of the environment.
Here are some more ideas that we’d like to try in the near future!
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Sensory time with snow (just like tea pot water play)
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Snowman sensory puzzle
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Sponge painting with tempera paint
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Fill pantyhose with rice and then paint with it
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Table top shaving cream time
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Do two ziploc bags of: coloring rice with a couple drops of food coloring and rubbing alcohol then let him mix in a sensory bin with cups and funnels
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Scrub potatoes or squash with a cloth and small bowl of water
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Cut bananas with his plastic knife
See more practical life ideas in our home here: