Montessori Mondays - Water Pouring Everywhere

Practical life activities are an important part of the Montessori method and many of these activities, such as pouring water from one cup to another, may appear to be simple works. In truth, they are intrinsically complex and benefit the developing child immensely. Practical life activities are designed to progress in difficulty and complexity slowly building skills and providing new challenges to help a child stay interested and focused. An activity such as pouring water follows pouring dry ingredients and can progress from transferring water with a sponge, to a cup, and then a pitcher with a handle. The benefits from a simple activity such as pouring water include building coordination, a feeling of independence by being able to pour their own drinks, concentration necessary for more complex works, and small muscle control later needed for writing.

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