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Why Practical Life Activities are so important in a Montessori classroom?

Why Practical Life Activities are so important in a Montessori classroom?

Why Practical Life Activities are so important in a Montessori classroom?

Practical life activity is a way of life for humans. It helps the child to adapt to his/her environment. Children are naturally attracted to these activities. The graceful coordinated movement calls to the soul of this little child.

Practical Life activities not only offer hand-eye coordination for the child but also help the child to build concentration, develop independency and strengthen his/her will.

 

The “Absorbent Mind”

The “Absorbent Mind”

“Our work is not to teach, but to help the absorbent mind in its development work. How marvellous it would be if by our help, if by an intelligent treatment of the child if by understanding the needs of his physical life and by feeding his intellect, we could prolong the period of functioning of the absorbent mind!” – Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind

 

The best things to prepare our kids for adulthood

The best things to prepare our kids for adulthood

One of the best things to prepare our kids for adulthood is teaching them how to take care of a home. Chores also teach kids valuable skills they can use when they are all grown and live independently.

Honestly, it would just be easier and faster for mom or dad to vacuum on our own. Does it ourselves, right?

YES…

It really would be easier. And faster.

BUT…

If we did it ourselves, our kids wouldn’t learn. They wouldn’t realise the value of work. They wouldn’t know how to vacuum. We want better for our kids.

So, we drudge through the burden of teaching our kids to clean. And that includes teaching our kids how to vacuum. Awesome!