The flower arranging activity is part of the Practical Life area of the Montessori classroom. It focuses on the care and enhancement of the Under Three environment. This activity encourages cognitive development through sequencing of steps. There are many steps involved and each one builds upon the other.
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Earth Day is a great time to learn about our planet and how we can take care of it every day. Some of our activities included using recycled newspaper to make biodegradable planters and then filling the planters with soil and seeds, and misting them with water.
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As the children in the Under 2 classroom start to imitate the practical life around them, they are offered child-size materials to use to fulfill their need for exploration, movement, acquisition, repetition, and feeling that they can be part of the community. Here are some pictures of the children assisting with cleaning and caring for their environment.
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Dishwashing is a multi-step activity that aids a child not only to learn how to wash dishes, but also develop concentration, hand-eye coordination, and independence. It also helps children to contribute to and care for their classroom environment.
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One of the ways we introduce, integrate, and celebrate events in our Casa community is through our Practical Life activities. Materials for activities such as transferring, lacing, gluing, and sifting are changed regularly to reflect the new season or upcoming celebrations.
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Let’s watch as Ayisha transplants petunias into her planter box, then waters them. What a windy day! What is your favourite colour? Please click to see the video!
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Melissa will show us the parts of a flower and how to use a transplanting tool! Let’s watch her plant petunias in a planter! Please click to see the video!
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Rebecca has been busy planting a vegetable and flower garden. Please click to find out what plants she is growing and to see their progress.
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Let’s see how Sam and her special guest’s seeds grew and what they will do with them next! Please click to watch the video!
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Rebecca made a grass head and she wanted to share it with all her friends! Please click for the instructions and photos. Let’s get planting!
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