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The practical life exercises are the first contact the child has with the Montessori environment. They have been planned in such a way that the child will gain a control of his environment through language and motor control as he progresses in the exercises
Movement and activity are inherent in all the exercises. The child learns through movement “The hand is the instrument of the mind,”(Dr, Maria Montessori). The child learns faster when he is able to actively participate. This activity also holds the child’s attention, provides motivation for the exercise itself, actually calms and satisfies the child’s inner needs. Mental and physical stimulation presented together seem to refresh the child rather than fatigue him. The child will want to finish what he has started.
The Practical Life exercise is most important. The not only teach the child the direct skills, but also indirectly prepare hum for all of his life’s work, even the type of individual he will become. Practical life is the beginning, and all projects that are to succeed must have a strong foundation. Practical life is a foundation for a life as an independent and satisfied individual.
Movement and activity are inherent in all the exercises. The child learns through movement “The hand is the instrument of the mind,”(Dr, Maria Montessori). The child learns faster when he is able to actively participate. This activity also holds the child’s attention, provides motivation for the exercise itself, actually calms and satisfies the child’s inner needs. Mental and physical stimulation presented together seem to refresh the child rather than fatigue him. The child will want to finish what he has started.
The Practical Life exercise is most important. The not only teach the child the direct skills, but also indirectly prepare hum for all of his life’s work, even the type of individual he will become. Practical life is the beginning, and all projects that are to succeed must have a strong foundation. Practical life is a foundation for a life as an independent and satisfied individual.
