Bookmark UsThe following are Montessori activities or simply ways of teaching children how to do things properly. When presenting those Montessori activities, it is good to remember:
- Children learn from observation of what adults are doing. With their limited physical abilities we, adults have to show the children how to do the activities easier way.
- Those Montessori activities also have to be ordered or sequenced in such a way that they will be easy for children to follow. It is recommended to divide the activities into smaller steps.
- Do not explain too much about the activities you are doing, it is better to allow children to observe what is happening. Use key words, such as the names of the objects or the actions you are performing.
- When presenting the activities, always do things at a slow pace, children’s pace and not your own.
- Pull back. Allow them to try it on their own and to learn by themselves.
- Do not expect children to achieve your desired result after the first try. Repetition will help them perfect the activity. Having these Montessori activities available and accessible for them to try on their own when they want to will encourage repetition to practice the skill.
7 Montessori activities at home:
- Pouring a drink
- Brushing Hair
- Brushing Teeth
- Setting the table
- Folding Clothes
- Watering Plants
- Wiping a table
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1 florence Doherty // Dec 15, 2009 at 4:50 am
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2 Maria // Jun 21, 2010 at 1:38 pm
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3 kamakshi // Oct 9, 2010 at 8:34 pm
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4 Nazareth // Mar 23, 2011 at 4:05 pm
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5 intan najmey // Jul 8, 2011 at 12:15 pm
i am a assistant preschool teacher. i have a son 2 years old. i’m learning about montessori and it’s suitable for my son. it’s also good for my student. thanks
6 ma.cristina m .palo // Aug 17, 2011 at 1:12 am
Hi,
I am a Montessori teacher for 15 years already , and I do really believe about her teachings and approach. Kindly , post more practical life activities… Thanks.
Ms. Cristina
7 Yasmin.Khorakiwala // Oct 17, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Hi
I am a Montessori teacher for 10 years and I completely believe that to understand the child’s potential this is the way to follow the child and help him to live his life . Thanks
Ms. Yasmin Khorakiwala
8 Kala Raj // Nov 21, 2011 at 7:57 pm
Hi,
I am a Montessori trainer for past 5 years and i am working as a teacher in a CBSE school . This website is more useful & helpful for me in guiding students at school as well as at my home
9 doreen penaloza // Dec 5, 2011 at 11:39 pm
hello,
i am a teacher also for 19 years. taught and trained teachers with Montessori methods and approach. we have different presentations of the materials but it is also good to find out differences and compare. like your presentations too.
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