Practical Life activities in the Montessori Children’s House classroom build on the home-school continuum as the child develops everyday life skills through real and purposeful work.

These activities form the foundation for all other work in the environment. The goal of practical life lessons is to promote the development of a child’s concentration, coordination, independence and sense of order. 

Practical Life activities further a child’s development of logical thought, ability to sequence and explore spatial relationships, and promote cultural awareness and adaptation. Practical Life exercises are indirectly preparing children for later exercises in reading and writing.

Practical Life exercises include learning;

• How to care for oneself
• How to care for the environment
• Practice polite and social interactions known as grace and courtesy lessons.

Through these meaningful activities, children not only gain practical skills but also nurture their independence, confidence, and readiness for more complex learning challenges ahead.

Preschoolers explored the parts of an apple, learned how to cut them, and then taste-tested different varieties before voting on their favorites.