Ultimate Collection of Practical Life Activities (Part Two)

I’m sharing another set of practical life activities that we do at home!  If you enjoyed the first part of my post, well, here are more exciting stuff to do with you kids. 

“Practical life or real work activities, along with the development of language, may well be the most important work in the first six years of life.  By means of these activities the child learns to make intelligent choices, to become physically and mentally independent and responsible.  He learns to concentrate, to control muscles, to act with care, to focus, to analyse logical steps, and complete a cycle of activity.  This lays the groundwork for sound mental and physical work throughout life.” – Susan Mayclin Stephenson, CHILD OF THE WORLD

	Assembling a Torch Materials: - torch - set of batteries Essential in practicing the small muscles in the hand.  Develop concentration, motor skills, hand-eye coordination.
	Puzzles with small holder Materials: - bowls - rice - tablespoon Essential in practicing the small muscles in the hand.   Develop concentration, motor skills, hand-eye coordination.
	Pumping soap Materials: - liquid soap in pump - bowl - hand towel Essential in practicing the hand  and arm muscles.  Developing motor skills as well.
	Pouring to multiple containers Materials: - water in a small pitcher - multiple cups For hand - eye coordination, concentration and motor skills.
	Pouring Materials: - rice or beans - containers Develop hand -eye coordination, dexterity and concentration.
	Pouring Rice using a Funnel Materials: - rice or beans - containers - funnel   Develop hand -eye coordination, dexterity and concentration.
	Pouring Liquid using a Funnel Material: - water in a small pitcher - funnel - separate container for the funnel Develop fine motor skills, concentration, eye and hand coordination.
	Pouring Medicine Syrup Material: - medicine syrup - teaspoon To develop eye-hand coordination, arm muscles, concentration and motor skills.
	Pouring Back and Forth Materials: - water - two containers Develop hand-eye coordination and concentration when transferring water from one container to another.
	Sorting Colors Materials: - counters or buttons in different colors - sorting tray Enhance the skill of color recognition.
	Sorting Shapes   Materials: - counters or buttons in different shapes - sorting tray Enhance the skill of shape recognition.
	Hammering Materials: - we used Tap Tap Art Develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration.  Improve hand and arm muscles as well.
	Playdough Materials: - playdough - playdough/cookie cutters, moulders, rollers Practise of hand muscles.  Develop skill of concentration,motor skills,  artistry and imagination.
	Scooping Pasta using Different Scoop Sizes Material: - containers - pasta - set of scoops in different sizes Hand-eye coordination, concentration and motor skills.
	Clamping Objects Material: - packing beans (or something similar) - clamp - containers or cups Practise of hand muscles, hand-eye coordination, concentration.
	Use of Knife Material: - chopping board - knife - vegetables or fruits   Practise of hand muscles, concentration, hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
	Large Puzzles with holders Materials: - we are using Melissa & Doug Jumbo Puzzles Enhance the skill of grasping objects of various sizes and hardness.  To improve thumb stability, which is essential in holding things and drawing.
	Lacing Shoes Materials: - shoes or something similar Develop hand-eye coordination, hand muscles and concentration.
	Pegboards Materials: - we are using FantaColor Enhance the skill of grasping objects of small sizes.  Practise of hand muscle, hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
	Scooping Floating Objects Material: - water in a bowl or container - floating materials like golf balls or Styrofoam balls - scoop or small strainer Hand-eye coordination and concentration.
	Paper Clips Materials: - coin slot - buttons or coins Develop hand-eye coordination, concentration and motor skills.
	Tying Sticks Materials : - sticks - ribbons To develop the skills of using both hands in a controlled and organized manner.
	Dropping sticks in a hole Material: - container with a hole - sticks or something similar Develop hand-eye coordination, and in hand manipulation.
	Washing Toys Materials: - toy figures - brush, water, towel Develop skills that are essential for personal care and care for others.  Develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination and concentration.

Don’t forget to check the first part of this post for more ideas.

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For this week, I’d like to feature practical life activities.

Simple to Make Toddler Toy by One Creative Mommy

Practical Life Kitchen Activities by Mama’s Happy Hive

Watercolour Painting for Toddlers  by Just Another Mom

Smack the Number:  Preschool Learning Activity by Sunny Day Family

 

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