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Articles tagged with "Montessori Activities"

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 …

Walking the Line

March 18, 2026

Walking the Line Ages: 2½ and up Walking the line is a classic Montessori activity — like a balance beam on the ground. It's simple to set up, endlessly adaptable, and wonderful for developing your child's coordination, balance, and concentration. Material All you need is masking tape that pulls off …

Negative Snake Game (Subtraction)

June 30, 2007

Negative Snake Game (Subtraction) — Montessori's Concrete Path to Subtraction, Zero, and Negative Numbers Published on: June 30, 2007 Mathematics Negative Snake Game (Subtraction) Ages 6 years and older — once the child is fluent with the Addition Snake Game, the Short Bead Stair, and the Golden Bead Material. Purpose …