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Montessori classroom shelves displaying sensory materials such as color tablets and fabric swatches.

The importance of real materials in practical life

By Archana Dalal  One thing that sets Montessori schools apart from other preschools is practical life activities. According to Dr. Maria Montessori, practical life is “The Montessori term that encompasses domestic work to maintain the…
A child working independently with Montessori pink tower cubes to develop spatial awareness.

Tools in the Practical Life Area

By Amber Evans An essential part of the Montessori method is practical life. These activities are an increasingly challenging series of motor tasks involving real life goals. In addition to helping children master everyday tasks, the aim…
Montessori math materials arranged neatly on a shelf, including decimal system blocks and golden beads.

Sewing and Weaving in the Montessori Classroom

By Sheri Papke Why do we sew in the Montessori classroom? In the book, Sewing in the Montessori Classroom, a practical life curriculum, Aimee Fagan M.Ed., says, “The hand is the brain's connection to the world around us. As our culture…