From Practical Life to Language

The Practical Life Curriculum is the soul of the Montessori classroom. This is where our youngest students like to start their day, and where our oldest students return to take pride and satisfaction in completing those familiar works with grace and mastery.

Besides developing skills for self-care and care for the environment, Practical Life is the area where important foundational work is happening. While the children engage with the works on the Practical Life shelves, they develop eye-hand coordination and strengthen their muscles in their hands and fingers that prepares them for writing.

Sponging, Pouring, and Basting are one of the waterworks that not only attract young children to the Practical Life area but help develop those muscles in their hands.

Works like the Lids and Jars and the Screwdriver are excellent tools for developing a fine wrist movement.