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Montessori Practical Life Materials for Toddlers & Preschool

Montessori child using practical life cloth washing stand

The first learning materials that the child is likely to encounter in the Montessori classroom are those that make up the Montessori practical life curriculum. The young child enters the Children’s House which reflects an extension of home with some of the same kinds of activities which are typically human.
Practical Life Activities strengthen and develop a characteristically human foundation to the personality, of co-ordination of movement (unity of thought, will, action). They are most important to the whole development of the child.
These are activities that involve pouring different materials, using utensils such as scissors, tongs and tweezers, cleaning and polishing, preparing snacks, laying the table and washing dishes, arranging flowers, gardening, doing up and undoing clothes fastenings, and so on. 
Their aims, in addition to developing the child’s skills for independent living (“Help me to do it by myself”), are to build up the child’s gross and fine motor control and eye-hand co-ordination, to introduce them to the cycle of selecting, initiating, completing and tidying up an activity, and to introduce the rules for functioning in the social setting of the Montessori classroom.
 

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Nesting Dolls - Wild Animals: Tiger Tavi and his Friends - Opening, Closing, and Nesting

This Matryoshka set includes five nesting dolls, each featuring a different animal from the "Tiger Tavi" series.

Children will enjoy opening and closing these wooden dolls!

The animals included in this set are:

1. Tavi the Tiger - The main character of the series, a friendly tiger.
2. A Giraffe - Tall with a playful design.
3. A Monkey - Cute and curious, adding to the jungle theme.
4. A Lion - Strong and regal, representing the wild.
5. A Parrot - Bright and colorful, bringing additional vibrancy to the set.

These dolls are made of wood and come in the traditional nesting doll style, but with an adorable animal theme.

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1.06.22
$32.00
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Nesting Dolls (Matryoshka)

These colorful wooden dolls fit one inside the other, from biggest to smallest. Children can open each doll to find a smaller one inside, all the way to the tiniest one!

This activity helps children develop:

* Fine motor skills (by opening and closing the dolls)

* Size discrimination (by arranging from largest to smallest)

* Concentration and order

The bright red dolls with floral patterns are fun to explore and easy for little hands to hold. A perfect way to introduce cultural learning and hands-on discovery!

The tallest doll measures 16 cm (6.5 inches) in height.

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1.06.23A
$20.00
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Squeezing a Sponge Activity

This activity helps children learn about concepts like wet, dry, full, and empty by demonstrating how sponges absorb and release water.

 

It encourages observational and hands-on learning, fostering coordination and hand strength for better preparation for writing.

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1.06.26
$29.00
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Spooning Set

This set includes:

  • Small-size plastic tray 9.8  x 7.5 inches
  • Two small porcelain dishes 4.5D x 2.5H inches
  • Porcelain spoon
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1.07.03
$21.00
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Pouring Water Activities with Two Small Clear Pitchers

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This exercise presents pouring water or grain from one small pitcher to another pitcher of the same size.

Rice or water can be colored.

Grasping a handle and pouring water or grains helps children develop fine motor control.

This set includes:

- Small size tray (10”x 7.5”).

- Two small-size clear glass pitchers (100 ml each) with handles; 2.25" base x 2.75" deep.

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1.07.03C
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Montessori Pouring Activity – Two Large Clear Glass Pitchers

This exercise presents pouring water from one pitcher to another pitcher of the same size.

Water can be colored.

Grasping a handle and pouring water helps children develop fine motor control.

This set includes:

- Medium size tray 30.5 cm x 23 cm (12”x 9”).

- Two large clear glass pitchers (300 ml each) with handles; 8 cm (3.1") base x 12 cm (4.75") deep.

- Sponge.

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1.07.03D
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Pouring Water Activities with Two Small Clear Pitchers

This exercise presents pouring water or grain from one small pitcher to another pitcher of the same size.

Rice or water can be colored.

Grasping a handle and pouring water or grains helps children develop fine motor control.

This set includes:


- Medium size tray with handles 20 cm x 11 cm (8”x 4.3”).


- Two small-size clear glass pitchers (100 ml each) with handles; 5 cm (2.25") base x 7 cm (2.75") deep.


- Sponge.

 

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1.07.04A
$23.00
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Pouring Water with Funnel

Once children have mastered the basics, give them many opportunities to refine their skills in new ways.

Pouring water with funnel set includes:

medium size tray (12”x 9”),

tall glass creamer (2.75" base x 4.75" deep),

glass decanter or vase,

and a small stainless steel funnel (2.25" x 2.25" deep).

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1.07.04B
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Pouring Water Variation

Once children have mastered the basics, give them many opportunities to refine their skills in new ways.

 This exercise presents pouring from one glass to three different glasses.

Pouring Water Variation Set includes: medium size tray (12”x 9”),

Glass Beaker Set - 4 Sizes: 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, and 150ml.

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1.07.04C
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Pouring Water Activities with Two Handless Pitchers

Once children have mastered the basics, give them many opportunities to refine their skills in new ways.

This exercise presents pouring from one handless pitcher to another handless pitcher.


A child holds a handless pitcher by gently wrapping their fingers around the body of the pitcher, supporting it with both hands if needed.

This grip helps strengthen hand muscles and improves fine motor coordination. 

 

The whole set includes:

Medium size tray (10”x 7.5”)

2 glass handless pitchers (4”x 2”)

Sponge

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1.07.05B
$23.00
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