Flower arrangement is one of the Practical Life lessons that help children develop their gross and fine motor skills, concentration, self-regulation, control of movement, coordination and sense of aesthetics.
“The exercises of Practical Life are formative activities, a work of adaptation to the environment. Such adaptation to the environment and efficient functioning therein is the essence of proper education.”
An exciting piece of work, freely chosen, which can induce concentration rather than fatigue, adds to the child’s energies and mental capacities and leads him to self-mastery. – Maria Montessori
Boosting a variety of wholesome foods in our kid’s diet can be easy, especially if they taste great and are fun to make!
Sushi is a fun meal to cook with the kids, even at school.
If children are allowed to do what they see done in the environment, they will perform a series of exercises that have no external purpose but which are a preparation for the activity, which is to follow~Maria Montessori.
The importance of Practical Life Activities helps the child develop coordination of movement, concentration, independence, and willpower. The skills of the work are only a by-product.
