This workshop provides direct practical experience with the Montessori Materials and is open to Educators, Students and anyone who is interested in learning how to manipulate the Montessori Materials based on Dr Maria Montessori’s Philosophy.

This workshop will include opportunities to practice with the materials and to gain the practical knowledge to be able to present the materials in a Montessori Early Childhood Service.

The Materials covered in this workshop are as follows:

PRELIMARY EXERCISES

  • DRY POURING
  • POURING LARGE BEANS OR RICE FROM JUG TO JUG
  • WET POURING
  • POURING WATER FROM JUG TO JUG
  • TWO OR MORE CONTAINERS
  • POURING MILK & WATER
  • POURING THROUGH A FUNNEL
  • TRANSFERRING
  • BEANS WITH A SPOON
  • WATER WITH A SPONGE
  • WATER WITH A PIPETTE
  • WATER WITH A BASTER
  • OBJECTS WITH TONGS
  • OBJECTS WITH TWEEZERS
  • OPENING & CLOSING BOTTLES & BOXES
  • HOW TO CARRY A JUG/TRAY/BUCKET

CARE OF SELF/PERSON

  • PUTTING ON/OFF SHOES
  • CLEANING POLISHING SHOES
  • DRESSING FRAME PRESS ZIP
  • DRESSING FRAME STUDS
  • DRESSING FRAME VELCRO
  • DRESSING FRAME BIG/SMALL BUTTON
  • DRESSING FRAME HOOK & EYE
  • DRESSING FRAM BUCKLES
  • DRESSING FRAM TYING BOWS
  • DRESSING FRAME LACING
  • HAND WASHING 0-3
  • WASHING & DRYING HANDS (3-6)
  • BLOWING/WIPING NOSE
  • FACE WASHING

MOVEMENT

  • WALKING ON THE LINE
  • SILENCE GAME
Name Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost (AUS $)
Practical Life 2 Montessori Workshop 29 June 2024 08:00 am - 04:30 pm 15 High St Forest Lake 4078 13 $290.00