Lesson of the Day 87: Table Washing — Montessori Practical Life's Most Iconic Exercise Start here

May 20, 2026 · Lesson

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 …