Montessori Toddler Practical Life Curriculum

Montessori Toddler Practical Life Program

When you think about getting started with Montessori, you may instinctively begin your journey here, with Practical Life. That's a great first step because Montessori practical life activities set the stage for a functional educational experience. Practical life activities are essential to a successful Montessori curriculum because this is where most children develop foundational life skills critical for success in school and beyond.

The Importance of Practical Life Activities Within the Montessori Method

Through the practical life curriculum, the child gains knowledge of their home and culture. Additionally, the Montessori toddler practical life curriculum supports language development by focusing the child’s time on developing both gross and fine motor skills, as well as learning to independently care for themselves and their environment.

Independence, self-reliance, competence, and cultivation of concentration are just a few of the benefits of integrating practical life into your Montessori homeschool, co-op, daycare or school.

Practical Life is the place to begin for very young children or any child new to a Montessori environment. This is because it is designed to quiet and focus the child's mind, setting the stage for a functional Montessori experience.

What is a Practical Life activity?

Practical life activities in the Montessori toddler curriculum are purposeful and thoughtfully sequenced in a way that develop coordination, strengthen toddler's muscles and help toddlers build control over their movements. Additionally, practical life activities help children gain independence and a sense of responsibility. These practical life exercises teach children to actively participate in things such as climbing, balancing, carrying and manipulating small objects. 

Many parents know practical life skills to be a cornerstone of the Montessori curriculum. Especially when you are beginning Montessori at home in a co-op, daycare or school, you will rely heavily on practical life activities to support your learners' emerging development. Our Montessori toddler practical life curriculum:

• • Helps toddlers develop find motor skills, focus and independence
  • Builds confidence through thoughtful presentation and repetition
  • Give toddlers a sense of pride related to caring for themselves and their environment
  • Gives toddlers the opportunity to experience productive, movement based learning
  • Prepares toddlers for Multisori's Montessori Primary Curriculum

Multisori's Montessori curriculum is available in one format:

Multisori Digital: Immediately delivers the 18-month curriculum to your e-mail address as a PDF file.

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