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Montessori Preliminary Exercise:

Carrying a Chair

Carrying a Chair is a foundational Montessori Practical Life activity designed for children ages 2.5 to 6 years. It aims to develop independence, coordination, and respect for the environment by teaching children how to safely move a chair within their classroom or home setting.

Purpose and Benefits

Overview

• Physical Coordination: Enhances gross and fine motor skills through lifting, balancing, and controlled movement.

• Order and Precision: Fosters spatial awareness and careful, deliberate actions.

• Concentration: Encourages focused attention on the task and surroundings.

• Social Skills: Promotes respect for others by managing furniture without disruption.

• Independence: Empowers children to contribute to the classroom environment.

Prerequisites

• Previous experience with basic Practical Life activities (e.g., carrying a tray, walking on the line)

• Basic language and vocabulary for instructions and spatial concepts

• Understanding of balance and careful movement.

• A child-sized chair, light enough for easy lifting

• An open, unobstructed area for safe practice.

Materials Needed

Step-by-Step Presentation

1. Invite the Child: Gently invite the child or a small group to participate.

2. Demonstrate Preparation: Slide the chair back from the table using gentle movements.

3. Positioning: Stand beside the chair.

4. Grip: Hold the back and front edges of the chair securely—one hand on the back, the other on the seat or front leg.

5. Lifting: Lift the chair to waist height, keeping it balanced and close to the body.

6. Walking: Walk slowly and steadily to a designated spot, ensuring the chair’s legs face downward.

7. Placing Down: Lower the chair gently, placing one leg at a time to minimize noise and ensure stability.

8. Release: Let go of the chair only once it is stable.

9. Return: Reverse the steps to return the chair to its original place.

10. Practice: Invite the child to try, offering guidance as needed.

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Points of Interest

Proper hand placement
Keeping the chair legs pointed downward
Setting the chair down quietly, two legs at a time
Maintaining balance and posture.

Variations and Extensions

Use chairs of different sizes or weights as the child progresses.
Navigate around obstacles or through a simple maze for added challenge.
Carry a chair while walking the line for advanced balance practice.
Work in pairs to move larger chairs, encouraging teamwork.
Integrate sorting by color or size after moving chairs for cognitive development.
Older children can teach younger peers, fostering leadership.

• Ensure all chairs are in good repair and appropriately sized.

• Supervise children during the activity to prevent accidents.

• Reinforce careful handling and respect for materials before and after the activity.

Safety and Recommendations

Lesson Points of Interest

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Lesson Video

• The steps and pedagogical aims described are consistent with widely accepted Montessori resources and manuals.

• The activity’s description, purpose, and benefits align with the original writings of Dr. Maria Montessori and are found in the public domain or are standard practice in Montessori education.

• The structure and wording here are original and do not copy any specific non-public domain text verbatim, ensuring no copyright infringement.

Fact Checking and Copyright Considerations

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References

• The information above is based on Montessori-Portal and cross-verified with other Montessori resources and manuals to ensure factual accuracy and adherence to Montessori principles.