Children at around 18 months go through a process of individualization and developing an experience of separateness from their parents. The Montessori system promotes feelings of intelligence, self-confidence and strength by providing as many activities as possible to encourage them to be independent in their own little ways.
Practical Life
In the Kitchen
- Self Feeding
- Unloading the Dishes and Maintaining Their Own “Space” in the Cabinet
- Washing Vegetables or Fruits
- Washing Dishes
- Cleaning up Spills
- Wiping Tables and Counters
- Sweeping, Upgrading to Push Broom
- Picking Out His or Her Own Snacks from Pantry
- Putting Out Dishes and Returning Dirty Dishes to Kitchen Sink and/or Dishwasher
- Opening and Closing Snack Containers
- Helping Set His or Her Place for Snacks and Meals
- Preparing Meal: Mixing Batter
Self Care
- Maintaining A Dressing Station At Entryway
- Using Hand Washing Station
- Brushing Teeth
- Brushing Hair and Washing Hair
- Dressing and Undressing
Care for the Environment
- Carrying Work Carefully on Trays
- Cleaning Up After Self
- Working Within A Mat or Rug
- Using Trays to Contain Materials and Return to Proper Place
- Washing A Window
Care For Others
- Caring for Animals: Feeding A Pet
- Caring for Animals: Feeding the Fish and Dusting the Fish Tank
- Caring for Animals: Filling a Bird Feeder and A Bird Bath
- Caring for Plants: Seed Germination, Growing Seedlings and Watering Plants
Grace And Courtesy
- Teaching Please and Thank You
- Teaching Gentle Manners
Motor Work
- Pouring
- Scooping
- Spooning
- Lacing
- Stacking
Cognitive Development
- Matching Work
- Family Recognition
- Art Appreciation
- Music Appreciation
Language
- Reading and Verbal
Math
- Counting
- Sorting
Sensory Exploration
- Water Tables
- Nature Exploration
- Introducing the Life Cycles of Animals