Practical Life

Activities in this area are placed in a purposeful order (left to right; top to bottom) assisting in the development of fine motor and cognitive skills in preparation to reading and writing. These activities also encourage learning everyday practical skills through care of self, environment, exercises in Grace and Courtesy, and physical movement.

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Early Tasks (Ages 3-6)

Dressing oneself
Learning home address and phone number
Pouring liquids without spilling
Carrying objects without dropping
Carrying liquids without spilling
Walking without bumping into furniture or people
Using knives and scissors with good control
Using simple carpentry tools
Putting materials away on the shelves where they belong when finished
Working carefully and neatly
Dusting, polishing and washing just about anything: floors, tables, silver
Sweeping and vacuuming floors and rugs
Flower arranging
Caring for plants and animals
Table setting—serving yourself—table manners
Folding cloth: napkins, towels
Simple use of needle and thread
Using common household tools: tweezers, tongs, eye-droppers, locks, scissors, knives
Simple cooking and food preparation
Dish washing
Weaving, bead stringing, etc.

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