Comments on: Why Is Analysis of Movement Important in Montessori Education?

By: Alessandra Sorvino

Alessandra Sorvino — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:09:38 +0000

In reply to Deb.

…the adult must be always calm and act slowly so that all the details of his action may be clear to the child who is watching.” – Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood

Hello, thanks for this very interesting information, could you be so kind what chapter of the secret of childhood please many thanks

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:41:27 +0000

In reply to zelda.

Thanks for your comment, Zelda! I love your story – it’s wonderful to hear about the benefits of practical life lessons in action! Well done at giving your children some amazing training!

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:38:26 +0000

In reply to Brynn.

Thanks so much, Brynn! It’s great that your children are involved in the daily cooking! Here are links to lots of other posts with practical life activities: https://livingmontessorinow.com/category/activities-practical-life/ Have fun!

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:33:41 +0000

In reply to Kate.

Thanks so much for visiting and for your kind comment, Kate!

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:32:56 +0000

In reply to JDaniel4’s Mom.

Isn’t it amazing how young children know exactly what they need?! Thanks so much for visiting and commenting!

By: zelda

zelda — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:03:03 +0000

Practical life excersises have been a real lifesaver for me! I homeschool 4 and its beautiful when you see it pay off – my 4 yr old spilt some pencil shavings last week and without any prompting went and got the dustpan to sweep it up 🙂
Guess all the sweeping glitter lessons paid off.

By: Brynn

Brynn — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:02:17 +0000

I think I often take these very simple tasks for granted, thus turning them into teachable moments just doesn’t always pass through my mind. I love the grain pouring lesson and can imagine the amount of pride a young toddler might acquire just by successfully completing such a task.

I do have two young children and involve them daily in the cooking of our dinner. Your post, however, has really opened my eyes up to other ways they can “help” and begin practicing on their own.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:06:52 +0000

Visiting from Mom Loop. Loving your blog. Thanks for the great ideas!

By: JDaniel4's Mom

JDaniel4's Mom — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:32:08 +0000

JDaniel loves doing the practical everyday things. He could transfer water for hours.

Stopping from Mom Loop! I hope you will stop by and visit me too.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:12:21 +0000

In reply to sheila.

Thanks, Sheila! I always love thinking about my kids’ Montessori experiences, too. And there were a lot of benefits to being a Montessori teacher as well. Often, presenting lessons using Montessori methods felt like a moving meditation.