PRACTICAL LIFE ALBUM

MODULE I

TRAINER:
Ginamaría Vasquez Rodriguez

Alumna : Abigail Adriana Medina Garcia

Specialization Course 'Montessori Method'
2021
 PRESENTATION

The present activity album of PRACTICAL LIFE, proposed by Dr. Maria Montessori, corresponds to the first
module of the specialization course 'Montessori Method'; This work was done in order to develop a new way of
teaching, discovering life and helping the child reach their potential as a human being. Seeking to develop this potential through
of the senses, in a prepared environment and using the scientific observation of a trained teacher.

Maria Montessori taught a new attitude and a new way of looking at children; in Montessori schools, freedom is very
Important, but to win her over, the children must work independently and respectfully.

Children actively participate in their development process, their learning, and they can self-direct with intelligence.
freedom, in a Montessori environment, order, silence, and concentration are the constant.

All the material used in Montessori provides knowledge to the child in a systematic way, so that order is maintained.
hace evidente y se ayuda al niño a analizar el mecanismo y funcionamiento de su trabajo.

Abigail Adriana Medina Garcia

 GENERAL ASPECTS OF PRACTICAL LIFE

In the Montessori Method, there is a specific and really important area for the development and autonomy of the child, and it is the area of
Montessori practical life. It is important to highlight that in Montessori philosophy, there are two phrases that perfectly define the
Maria Montessori's pedagogy includes one principle 'follow the child' and the other 'help him to do it by himself'.

Childhood is the perfect time to equip the child with the necessary tools to make their own decisions, to
that acquires learning and knows how to manage it. There comes a moment when the little one says 'I can do it myself' and it is the moment
suitable to let him do it himself, perhaps with our help. It is important not to hinder the development of his autonomy, because
with autonomy, they learn to think for themselves.

In order to provide the little ones with such independence, it is necessary for us as parents to learn to cultivate trust.
in them. If we trust them, they won't be afraid to make mistakes. What we want is to build a motivation process, so they do it.
make mistakes and in erring perfect the technique.
 PRACTICAL LIFE SESSIONS

1.1. POUR LIQUID

It is an activity that allows the child to exercise fine motor skills, control of movements and the
hand-eye coordination. At first, do it with rice, lentils when the child has acquired sufficient control,
Introduce the water. It is recommended that the water be colored to help children check their mistakes.
The materials are:

2 small glass jars, two cups, lentils, beans, rice, and water. A small sponge and a bucket are also necessary.

The steps to follow are these:

Have a designated place within reach of the child to store the materials.
Invite the child to do the exercise
Show him where the material is.
Take the material and take it to the table where the activity will be conducted.
Indicate to the child sitting on your left if you are right-handed and if not, to the opposite side so as not to obstruct the view.
child.

Always place the materials from right to left, in the order in which they will be used.

Take the small jar with your hand

Place it over the glass without touching it.

 Put the jug back on the tray.
Invite the child to do the exercise.

Once the activity is finished, show the child where the materials are stored.
You can increase the level of difficulty by changing the containers.

Points of interest: The jug must not touch the glass.

Purpose: Control of movement, Being aware of your actions, hand-eye coordination.

EDAD: 2 a 3 años
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With a cloth napkin, show the child how to form different geometric shapes.

MATERIAL:

Napkin or square piece of cloth (this can be marked or basted, to show the child where to make the folds).
DEMONSTRATION:

Place the napkin laid out on the table.

Join the sides
To make a double rectangle again
To make a triangle one of the diagonal corners.

Alice folds it with her hands

When making the folds, mention to the child the names of the shapes they are making, this is a square, this is a
triangle
PURPOSE:

Develop the muscle control of the fingers, which is precision training, teaching the child to help in their own environment.

EDAD:2 a 5años

ERROR CONTROL: A poorly folded napkin will appear misaligned.

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MATERIALS

Cover to place on the table, small tray with a glass and a small glass pitcher filled with rice up to the middle.

DEMOSTRATION

Indicate the different objects and name them for the child.
Take the handle of the jar with your index finger, middle finger, and thumb.

Take the glass with the other hand

Place the mouth of the pitcher opposite the edge of the glass and exactly over the center.

Pour from the pitcher into the glass

Repita el ejercicio hasta que se ejecute perfectamente

PURPOSE

Develop the muscles involved in the pouring made, teach the child to serve cleanly from a pitcher to a
ERROR CONTROL
Mistakes cause spills.

AGE: 2 to 5 years
NOTE
When the method of pouring the contents of the jug is perfected, the water can be passed and then allow the child to serve themselves.
own milk, juice.

You can also use a sponge or cloth to clean up what you spill.
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MATERIAL:

Light bulbs of different colors

Thread or tape
DEMONSTRATION

Show the child how to thread the light bulbs.

2. Depending on the age and ability of the child, the following exercises can be introduced:

Group all similar colors

String one of each color in a consecutive model

String one of one color and three of another color

Continue in this way using your own ideas and those of the child.

PURPOSE:

Teach the child independence in dressing themselves

Develops hand-eye coordination and muscle control

 [Link] AND CAPS

MATERIALES:

Four to six bottles or jars of different sizes with lids (keep these in a small box or container).

DEMONSTRATION:

Place the bottles on the table in front of the child.

Unscrew the lens and quietly put the caps back on.
EDAD:2 a 4 años
 1.6. USE OF A DRIPPER

MATERIAL:

Bottle with dropper, filled with water up to halfway, small jar or container on the tray.
DEMONSTRATION:

Put the tray on the table

Unscrew the dropper cap of the bottle

Press the dropper with your index finger and thumb to suck up water.

Release the pressure and take your hand to the empty container, press again the
dropper holding it in such a way that the water is expelled into the bottle

Repeat this process until the water has been transferred from the dropper bottle to the empty jar.

Pour the water in this way from one bottle to the other and vice versa.

AGE: 2 to 5 years

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MATERIALS:
DEMONSTRATION:

Teach the child the proper way to hold and handle scissors.
Take the scissors with one hand and the paper with the other.


Show how to cut the strips following the lines.
Teach the child how to cut the papers over the container or basket to avoid
the garbage

EXERCISES:

Cut different figures and shapes

Paste them on a sheet to see what has been made.

EAD: 2 to 5 years
 [Link] STRAP

MATERIALS:

Wooden boot for binding or active board.

DEMONSTRATION:

Put the shoe on the table, in front of the child.

Untie the shoe slowly.

At this point, simply pass the ribbons through the small hole; do not bother tying the bow.

PURPOSE:

Teach the child independence in dressing themselves.

Develops hand-eye coordination and muscle control

ERROR CONTROL:
 [Link] SHOES

MATERIALS:

Periódico, par de zapatos, crema para lustrar zapatos, cepillo y trapo.

DEMOSTRATION:

Put the newspaper on the table

Brush off the dirt from the shoe.

Hold the shoe in place with your right hand and with your left hand cover it with cream that has been put on the cloth.

Repeat the procedure with the following shoe.

Let the shoes dry while you cover the cream.

Shine the shoes with the cloth

When the work is finished, return things to their proper place correctly.
PURPOSE:

Teach the care of personal belongings and teach the completion of a work cycle.

Develop coordination and skill

ERROR CONTROL:

Any of the mistakes or clumsiness will be easily seen.

 1.10. POLISHING OF THE COVERS

MATERIALS:

Apron, cutlery polisher, cloth, polishing rag.

DEMONSTRATIONS:

Apply polish to the cloth

Apply polish to the stained cutlery, rubbing until the cloth is clean of polish.
PURPOSES:

Show the satisfaction of seeing perfection emerge from imperfection thanks to one's own efforts, teach the care of
environment and the child's belongings.

ERROR CONTROL:

Cleaning of the cutlery

AGE: 4 to 5 years
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MATERIAL:

Broom, dustpan, trash basket

DEMONSTRATION:

I drew attention to the garbage on the ground and talked about how good cleanliness is.

Sweep the correct broom and naturally sweep from the edges to the center, moving the furniture when necessary.
necessary.
PURPOSE:

Teaching cleanliness and environmental care

ERROR CONTROL:

If it is not done properly on the ground, there will be garbage.

EDAD: 2 a 5 años
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MATERIAL:

Sink or basin, soap, nail brush, towel, hand lotion.

DEMONSTRATION:

Deje que el niño se ponga de pie frente al lavador o fregadero y se enrolle las mangas

Fill the washer partially with warm water.

Put your hands in the water

 Dry each finger with the towel and then the rest of the hand.

Hang the towel in its place

Use a small amount of hand lotion and apply it in circular motions.

PURPOSE:

Learn to control movements and complete a cycle of activities, teach care and self-confidence.

ERROR CONTROL:

The examination of the hands reveals if they are well washed.

EDAD:3 a 4 años
 1.13. DISHWASHING

MATERIAL:

Sink, sponge, plates, drying rack, soap, apron, kitchen towel.

DEMONSTRATION:

Invite the child to observe

Put on an apron
Fill a container with warm water for soaping and another for rinsing.
Pour soap into the water
 Dry the dishes with the kitchen cloth, showing the child the proper way to hold the plate.

Once the dishes are dried, place them in their place.

Take off the apron and put it away along with the dish towel.

PURPOSE:

Teach muscle coordination and provide the child with a sense of joy and success when completing household tasks.

ERROR CONTROL:

Spilled water

Broken or dirty plates

AGE: 2 to 5 years
 [Link] THE TABLE

MATERIALS:

Table, cutlery, tablecloths, napkins.

DEMONSTRATION:

Place the individual tablecloths on the table

Arrange the cutlery explaining where each piece goes

The first times I worked only with a knife and fork.

Then add the spoon and the napkin.
Add other items as the child becomes skilled in this basic game (salt shaker, pepper, plates, cups, and flowers).

PURPOSE:

Develop movement and coordination control, teach appreciation for manners and social customs.

ERROR CONTROL:
 EDAD:2 a 5 años

NOTE:

Use the table at first as a game and then allow the child to set the family table.