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)

Develop fine motor skills with these wooden tweezers. Use in games with beads, rings, knob puzzle pieces, etc.

Quality plywood stems with beech wood circular pivot point. Elastic is used to tension the tweezers to give a lovely "sprung" feel.

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.