Practical Life

Through activities with the Dressing Frames, the child develops coordination, ability to concentrate and skills of independence. The 12 Dressing Frames are constructed of beechwood with durable textile securely attached for workability and longevity.

Zipping frame to help a child learn common clothing fastenings.

Each frame isolates one skill and offers the child the opportunity to perfect this skill by repeating the necessary movements.

The cloth fabric can be removed for washing, colours may vary from the picture.

Gettman describes how this equipment is used in Basic Montessori.

Wooden tray large enough to hold A4 sheets.

Available in different colours. Also available in varnished natural wood.

45x70cm mat (approx)

60x80cm mat (approx)

70x110cm mat (approx)

A wooden construction set which is easy to use. Tightening and unscrewing the bolts improves the pincer grip to aid future pencil control.

Wooden tongs ideal for transferring activities in the Practical Life area.

A wooden box containing 7 painted wooden shapes with holes for threading the 7 coloured laces. The box has a sliding lid.

Excellent for fine motor skills and developing the pincer grip, this activity will also encourage shape recognition and language.