The children coming to elementary have already had fairly
unlimited access to basic Practical Life activities in our 3-6 classrooms. As these children mature, the teacher plays a
more active role in selecting certain tasks, which may suit a particular child
or situation. The children do not have as much "free" unstructured
time in which to select any activity they choose but rather are guided to
practice the skills needed for success in later subjects and life in general.
The activities taught in the Advanced Practical Life portion of the curriculum
are simpler versions of many of those that the adults in their lives engage in.
Our practical life area encompasses topics such as
cooking, gardening, wood working, knitting, sewing, dusting, window washing and
basic etiquette that will help a child develop a high level of concentration
and improve fine motor skills while evoking a sense of respect for others and
the environment.
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