Material Description: The flaps of the press button frame are made of cloth, the edges of the right flap overlap the left flap. Along the left flap is a series of cavity holes, (the thread of which cannot be seen on the ‘good’ side). Along the open edge of the right flap are a corresponding …
Washing Hands at the Sink
Material Description: Sink at child’s height, soap in a dish and a flannel or small hand towel Presentation: Open the tap a little, wet hands Close the tap Take soap and rub it onto hands Open the tap, move hands through water to wash and rinse Close the tap Dry hands Points of Interest: Suds …
Needlework
Needlework is a global tradition with regional differences used for many practical and aesthetic persons since early man, to express cultural beliefs and individual preferences it reflects the history and philosophy of an area. Local materials, colours, techniques and symbols are often used, the colour red representing weddings in India and Good Luck in …
The Three Stages of Presentation
Preparation The Directress first does those preparations which do not involve the child, they are to observe the needs of the child and notice that needs are suggesting that a certain presentation be given, she chooses which type and checks the availability and condition of the material. Now the Directress invites the child, naming the …
Purpose of Exercises of Practical Life
Independence The infant’s independence is such hat she has already succeeded at being weaned, learnt to talk, walk and run, she knows what she needs to continue developing and if given the necessary freedoms and supports she will follow her ‘inner guide’ to greater physical and psychical independence. Independence is granted to other animals instinctively …
Presentation (Demonstration)
The Directress gives presentations of the materials as a response to an acute need which arises from the child’s Sensitive Periods and her Will to act, so the child gives her full attention, her Absorbent Mind ensures that she is able to pick up many details and having acted on her tendencies for …
Introduction to The Exercises of Practical Life
When the infant enters the Prepared Environment of the Children’s House they do so with accomplishments in Communication, the Mathematical Mind, Sensorial Awareness and Co-ordination. They are able to walk, talk, carry objects and care for themselves, they have absorbed many daily activities which take place in the home. At two and a half the …
Details of Exercises for Practical Life
The materials used in the Exercises for Practical Life have the following characteristics; They are familiar everyday objects, likely to be found in the home, the infant will have seen them being used and will be able to use them outside of the Children’s Home. They reflect the local culture and social environment, this helps …
All Exercises of Practical Life
Elementary Movements Rolling a mat Putting down a chowki Sitting down and getting up from a chair Moving a large table Putting down and lifting a glass Carrying a sharp or pointed object Screwing and unscrewing bottles Folding napkins along the medial and the diagonal Putting down a rolled Working Mat Picking up …
Adult Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Montessori adult to prepare, maintain and develop the materials in accordance with the child’s arising needs. The adult must remember that the child is working for her own intrinsic goals and is not goal-oriented. The adult’s aim is to establish a positive and constructive connection …