Montessori Practical Life

Discover how to develop independence, confidence and a sense of responsibility in children using Montessori Practical Life activities.

Written by a qualified Montessori Teacher, this book is a practical and highly accessible introduction to the Montessori Practical Life activities you see on the shelves of a Montessori classroom. Designed as a practical resource that can used to plan a Practical Life curriculum in a school, preschool, kindergarten or homeschool, there are activities that will be loved by both toddlers and school age children alike.

Each activity is clearly explained in detail including the materials required, how to prepare it and concise step-by-step instructions on how to present it to a child. The activities are designed for 2-6 year old’s and cover all areas of the Montessori Practical Life curriculum, including:

Control of movement

Care of self

Care of the environment

Grace and courtesy

Written in a clear, engaging style, Montessori Practical Life is a practical and useful guide to developing independence, confidence and a sense of responsibility in children using the Practical Life activities so successful in the Montessori approach.