Practical life covers five basic areas to enhance the child’s early development of independence. Care of Person, Care of Environment, Care of plants and animals. Dexterity (small motor control) and Grace and Courtesy. They work on activities such as water pouring, shoes polishing, dressing frames, bead stringing, gardening etc., These activities help to develop concentration, coordination, order and cleanliness.
The Montessori mathematical materials provide a fundamental understanding of the number of functions. The children are first introduced to the quantities and symbols. These are tangible materials so they can actually feel and touch the quantities which are essential tools of mathematics. With these tools they are introduced to the functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They go on to learn the decimal system for reading and working with large numbers, up to at least 4 digits with ease.
