6. Practical life

To show the child that he/she is valued as a needed member of the community, we allow each child to participate in some way in the everyday workings of the classroom, because children are more capable than what most people expect from them. These activities help children to develop both the motor skills necessary for each task to be fulfilled appropriately, and a sense of accountability to maintain their environment clean and tidy. Children feel proud when they are treated like a responsible member of their community. Your child will experience: