Montessori · Montessori (AMI/AMS Convention)
Practical Life — printable resources
Exercises that build hand strength, concentration, coordination, independence, and care of the environment.
- Pre-Nursery (Ages 3-4 / Casa dei Bambini) · ages 2-3 · 279
- Nursery (Ages 4-5 / Casa dei Bambini) · ages 3-4 · 864
- KG (Ages 5-6 / Casa dei Bambini) · ages 4-6 · 306
In the Montessori method, Practical Life exercises lay the foundation for independence, concentration, and coordinated physical movement. Our printable collection supports this area with fine motor templates, tracing sheets, scissor skills cutting practice, and sorting tasks. These activities guide young learners through household routines, gardening concepts, and healthy self-care habits, preparing their hands and minds for more advanced academic work.
Integrate these templates into your prepared environment as inviting extension activities during the work cycle in the Casa dei Bambini. For children aged three to six, pair the cutting and sorting printables with real-world trays, like transferring or pouring exercises, to build independence. Offering freedom of choice with these sheets encourages long periods of concentration, helping children refine their pencil grip and take pride in care of their classroom.
Resources for Practical Life
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 3 — The Earth
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 4 — Movement: Objects That Move
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 5 — Space Vehicles and Astronauts
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 6 — Inventions and Technology
- KG
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KG Unit 2 Week 7 — Endangered Species and Conservation
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 1 — Continents and Oceans
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 2 — My Country
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 3 — My Country II
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 4 — Wonders of the World
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 5 — Directions
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 6 — Seasons
- KG
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KG Unit 3 Week 7 — Calendar
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 1 — Self-Expression & Creativity
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 2 — Communication
- KG
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KG Unit 4 Week 3 — Creative Expression
This is an interpretive mapping of the Montessori pedagogy for advisory planning and is not officially endorsed by or affiliated with AMI, AMS, or any other Montessori training organization.