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Introduction to Practical Life
Practical means essential, useful, and purposeful, while Life refers to the way we navigate daily living. Practical Life Exercises in the Montessori method are designed to help children develop independence, coordination, and problem-solving skills through hands-on, real-world experiences.
By engaging in Practical Life activities, children refine motor skills, enhance their ability to focus, and build confidence in performing daily tasks.






What is Practical Life?
Practical life Exercises are just that, they are Exercises so the child can learn how to do living activities in a purposeful way.
Practical: means basic, useful, purposeful
Life: means the way of living.
The Meaning and Purpose of Practical Life
The primary purpose of Practical Life activities is to foster independence, refine movement control, and help children integrate into their surroundings with competence and confidence.




Montessori emphasized “teaching, not correcting” to encourage self-sufficiency and problem-solving.


Breakdown of Key Practical Life Areas
Holistic Development






Practical Life activities support a child’s holistic development, fostering responsibility, patience, and resilience while instilling a strong sense of accomplishment and self-worth.


It is therefore important to “Teach teaching, not correcting” (Montessori) in order to allow the child to be a fully functionional member in hios own society.
Teaching, Not Correcting
Breakdown of Key Practical Life Areas
Montessori Practical Life activities are divided into four key areas, each designed to support different aspects of child development and daily functioning.




Preliminary Activities: Building the Basics
These foundational exercises teach children essential movements, such as pouring, folding, carrying, and gripping objects.
Preliminary Activities: Building the Basics
Coordination and Fine Motor Skills
Daily Tasks and Future Academic Work
Activities like spooning beans, transferring objects with tongs, and opening and closing containers help develop coordination and fine motor skills.
These exercises build the foundation for more complex daily tasks and future academic work, like writing and art.

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