Articles tagged with "independence"
Lesson of the Day 87: Table Washing — Montessori Practical Life's Most Iconic Exercise
May 20, 2026
If there is one activity that captures the very essence of Montessori Practical Life, it may well be table washing. Walk into almost any Montessori classroom for children aged two-and-a-half to five, and somewhere you will find a small table glistening with soapy water, a child methodically scrubbing in careful …
Practical Life
March 18, 2026
Practical Life for Life My favorite age of preschool development, believe it or not, is the (not so) terrible twos. In fact, I love the terrific twos. The twos are just made for Montessori practical life skills, exemplified by the "I can do it myself!" attitude of most two-year-old children. …