![PL FB PL FB](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I9YjEXwuL5Y/VYsqnOuu4fI/AAAAAAAAQaM/bxCn99HYsaI/PL-FB_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800)
“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
Scooping Pasta
Materials:
- bowls
- pasta
- spoon
Spooning Rice
![Spooning Rice Spooning Rice](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ipabS1xquvI/VYfHX0MN8PI/AAAAAAAAQP8/i1RoBRC24lU/DSC_0475_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- bowls
- rice
- tablespoon
Whisking
![Whisking Whisking](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0I2NjXBbD9M/VYfHZfMnV5I/AAAAAAAAQQI/li3KiGKOwpA/DSC_0423_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- bowl
- whisk
- something to whisk (liquid or powder)
Latches
![Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Board Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Board](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H90T_99Y5wk/VYfHarWPZXI/AAAAAAAAQQY/juTqhnZ0w6c/DSC_0454_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Board
- Melissa & Doug Locks and Latches Board Wooden Educational Toy
Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers
![Melissa & Doug Farm Wooden Chunky Puzzle (8 pcs) Melissa & Doug Farm Wooden Chunky Puzzle (8 pcs)](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vdoWcJQCPvU/VYfHcJLQNDI/AAAAAAAAQQs/1TFY4SzKUGE/DSC_0464_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- Melissa & Doug Farm Wooden Chunky Puzzle (8 pcs)
- Melissa & Doug Farm Animals Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle
Shape Punching
![Shape Punching Shape Punching](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JcbkY6WRBpM/VYfHdrsKayI/AAAAAAAAQWE/vAbEmh4q3YE/DSC_0402_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- SiCoHome Paper Punches,Pack of 3,Heart,Circle,Star
- Paper Punch Hole Puncher -- (3 PACK Circle Maple Leaf Retro Flower)
Roller Painting
![Roller Painting Roller Painting](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CqX4Jlu7dns/VYfHel9qJyI/AAAAAAAAQRI/vN2N__qecXA/DSC_0639_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- paint rollers (Rimobul Artist Studio Sponge Painters - Set of 6)
- non-toxic washable paints (Crayola Kids' Paint Washable, Assorted Colors 6 Bottle, Crayola 6 Count 8 oz. Washable Kids Finger-paints features 3 Bold Primary colors & 3 Bright Secondary colors)
- painting paper
Sharpening Pencils
![DSC_0010 DSC_0010](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LnPfmeSi-t0/VYfHf6A3Z7I/AAAAAAAAQRY/hdvWKATbpcY/DSC_0010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- pencils
- handheld pencil sharpener
Spooning water
![DSC_0482 DSC_0482](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WgdheyGshBo/VYfHhRcaUMI/AAAAAAAAQRs/-_d3I3jj3No/DSC_0482_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- bowls
- liquid medium
- spoon
Garlic Press
![DSC_0437 DSC_0437](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RVYDOivvbG0/VYfHilCafUI/AAAAAAAAQR8/6Ryz-tRlgaM/DSC_0437_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- garlic press
- garlic (or foam)
Paper Clips
![DSC_0442 DSC_0442](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZLp8xc_19Vs/VYfHj2OqVBI/AAAAAAAAQSM/im08cPnQLAM/DSC_0442_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- paper clips
- bundles of paper
Lacing
![Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H3fHxZnIE3Y/VYfHletP-KI/AAAAAAAAQSc/2Ytp8Day7Oo/DSC_0395_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads with 30 Beads and 2 laces
- Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Lacing Beads with 27 Beads and 2 Laces
Nuts and Bolts
![DSC_0421 DSC_0421](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FOxE972E9mw/VYfHmtYCRJI/AAAAAAAAQSs/vTz7G5VQ86s/DSC_0421_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- nuts and bolts (Melissa & Doug Take-Along Tool Kit Wooden Construction Toy, Jumbo Nuts and Bolts Set with Backpack by Skoolzy)
Clamping using Pegs
![DSC_0385 DSC_0385](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8A-G1umgJHI/VYfHoFrFDII/AAAAAAAAQS8/RUZO2LEV6fg/DSC_0385_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- clothespin
- bowl/s
Color Sorting using Chopstick
![DSC_0414 DSC_0414](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VZkzrXuECiY/VYfHpUmmDzI/AAAAAAAAQTM/ymRCvk35oVQ/DSC_0414_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- chopsticks (Training chopsticks for kids, adults, and beginners)
- sorting tray (Learning Resources Sorting Muffin Pans)
- counters (Bug Counters Set of 72)
Sponge Painting
![DSC_0956 DSC_0956](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yx24LrEfg2c/VYfHqtSG_8I/AAAAAAAAQTc/vpHIzmRr1LQ/DSC_0956_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- sponge
- non-toxic paint (Crayola Kids' Paint Washable, Assorted Colors 6 Bottle)
Painting using Brushes
![DSC_0961 DSC_0961](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--HRJuVhRf2U/VYfHsRG2UHI/AAAAAAAAQTs/PoRKclqF-5Q/DSC_0961_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- paint brushes (Crayola Paint Brush Set)
- non-toxic paint (Crayola 6 Count 8 oz. Washable Kids Finger-paints features 3 Bold Primary colors & 3 Bright Secondary colors)
Gluing
![DSC_0933 DSC_0933](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WDXt4-TCmTM/VYfHtkR-utI/AAAAAAAAQT8/o-ediMV4uLs/DSC_0933_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- papers
- different glue types (Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Elmer's Liquid School Glue Washable)
Glitter Glue
![DSC_0919 DSC_0919](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fxCBl-Fn1mw/VYfHvNKpSQI/AAAAAAAAQUI/dbbTKARD82g/DSC_0919_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- glitter glues (Elmer's Liquid Glitter Glue Washable)
- paper with lines
Using a Fork
![DSC_1014 DSC_1014](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MgiqBC5sNPo/VYfHwl1Zb6I/AAAAAAAAQUc/zepErCZeSuo/DSC_1014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- fork
- package foams
Transferring using a Chopstick
![DSC_0942 DSC_0942](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oH_X5Dy7gBo/VYfHyrdSGyI/AAAAAAAAQUs/H-zZElg-WF4/DSC_0942_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- chopsticks (Training chopsticks for kids, adults, and beginners)
- sorting tray (Learning Resources Sorting Muffin Pans)
- pompoms (Creativity Street Bright Hues Pom Poms)
Transferring using a Tweezer
![DSC_0947 DSC_0947](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iaG9u39-Io8/VYfHz4zi9jI/AAAAAAAAQU4/XwENZgLTO2Y/DSC_0947_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- pom poms (Creativity Street Bright Hues Pom Poms)
- tweezers (Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set)
Transferring Glass Beads using Jumbo Tweezer
![DSC_0007 DSC_0007](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-126Fz2mPzXo/VYfH1GdMHMI/AAAAAAAAQVM/kFQIbKUdfaQ/DSC_0007_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- jumbo tweezers
- glass/crystal beads
Transferring Glass Beads using Tweezer
![DSC_0948 DSC_0948](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IBymcfUZNhY/VYfH2snub7I/AAAAAAAAQVc/oY9XFg86CnE/DSC_0948_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Materials:
- tweezers (Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set)
- glass/crystal beads
Sticking
![DSC_0020 DSC_0020](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3x8kdsHRqpo/VYfH389jllI/AAAAAAAAQVo/XQBZKiTO8Js/DSC_0020_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Material:
- assorted stickers
- paper
If you are looking for more ideas you might want to check the Ultimate Collection of Practical Life Activities (Part Two).
Wow! How fun! I love all of the ideas! :D
ReplyDeleteA lovely selection of ideas, I can't wait for my smallest to be ready to try some out!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is really great! My son adores anything practical life related :) You've given me some great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love all your ideas I definitely will be implementing some of these with my son.
ReplyDeleteLove the paperclip activity!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun list! I see some activities I want to try with Little Bee. :) I like how you put this post together with the explanation of what each activity helps to develop.
ReplyDeleteI love this list. i have a toddler at home and he is more into practical life and fine motor activities than anything else. I am going to be doing this all of it soon. Thank You :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone! I hope you find this list helpful. We are trying each on the list this year for both boys :D
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the wooden nuts and bolts? Lovely work ideas!
ReplyDeleteGot it from Singapore, from a local store. Thanks!
Deletewhere do you get your trays?
ReplyDeleteThis is my wooden trays http://bit.ly/1RWBfBR
DeleteWhat age group is this applicable for?
ReplyDeleteIt would sometimes depend on the child. You can start around 1.5years and older.
DeleteI love it!! Very good for fine hand movement! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've been in search of activities for my very active 21months bub. I'm soo happy to have found your blog. This topic would be very helpful. Also excited to see that you're a Filipino. Thanks for sharing this.
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