Thursday, June 5, 2008

The Benefits of Practical Life Exercises

The practical life exercises are a beginning point in the Montessori environment. They help the child in his whole development, physical, mental and moral. They form a part of the daily program of “activity” in the day of the child. The exercises are the foundation of classroom development as they aid the child:

  • To grow in self knowledge
  • To develop the child's concentration
  • To develop fine and gross motor skills
  • To help children towards independence
  • To establish order
  • To develop a good self-esteem
  • To appreciate and understand the limits of his environment
  • To develop a sense of responsibility
  • To aid the child in his construction
  • To appreciate culture

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