
“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
Puzzles with Small Holder

Materials:
- Melissa & Doug See-Inside Alphabet Peg Puzzle (lowercase)
- Melissa & Doug See-Inside Alphabet Peg Puzzle (uppercase)
Pumping Soap

Materials:
- liquid soap in a pump
- bowl
- hand towel
Pouring on Multiple Containers

Materials:
- water in a small pitcher
- multiple cups
Pouring

Materials:
- rice or beans
- containers
Pouring Rice using a Funnel

Materials:
- rice or beans
- containers
- funnel
Pouring Liquid using a Funnel

Materials:
- water in a small pitcher
- funnel
- separate container for the funnel
Pouring Back and Forth

Materials:
- water
- two containers
Sorting Colors

Materials:
- counters or buttons in different colors
- sorting tray
Sorting Shapes

Materials:
- counters or buttons in different shapes
- sorting tray
Hammering

Materials:
Develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration. Improve hand and arm muscles as well.
Playdough

Materials:
- playdough
- playdough cutters, moulders, rollers (Set of 20pcs Smart Dough Tools Kit with Models and Molds, Creativity Street Dough Cutters Capital Letters, Dough Tools - 5 Piece Assortment)
- cookie cutters, moulders, rollers
Scooping Pasta using Different Scoop Sizes

Materials:
- containers
- pasta
- set of scoops in different sizes
Clamping Objects

Materials:
- packing beans (or something similar)
- clamp (or Ice Tongs)
- containers or cups
Use of Knife

Materials:
- chopping board
- knife (Curious Chef 3-Piece Nylon Knife Set)
- vegetables or fruits
Large Puzzles with holders

Materials:
- Jumbo Puzzles (Melissa & Doug Jungle Friends Safari Animals Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle, Melissa & Doug Farm Animals Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle)
Lacing Shoes

Materials:
- shoes or something similar
Pegboards

Materials:
- we are using FantaColor (Quercetti Fantacolor Portable Game - 280 Piece)
Scooping Floating Objects

Materials:
- water in a bowl or container
- floating materials like golf balls or Styrofoam balls
- scoop or small strainer
Inserting Objects through Small Spaces

Materials:
- coin slot
- buttons or coins
Tying Sticks

Materials:
- sticks
- ribbons
Dropping sticks through a hole

Materials:
- container with a hole
- sticks or something similar
Washing Toys

Materials:
- toy figures
- brush, water, towel
Don’t forget to check the first part of this post for more ideas.

Welcome to the Learn & Play Link Party!
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

Now it’s time for this week’s link party! This is a BRAND new link up for all blog posts that include learn and play activities and hands-on education for kids. We are excited to read your blog posts and to see what you have to share! Please link up below and grab our button to display on your blog.
If you are a blogger, share your family friendly posts here. We are looking for things which include:
- Montessori Education
- Homeschool
- Sensory Play
- Tot and Preschool Trays
- Fine and Gross Motor Activities
- Kids in the Kitchen
- Healthy Recipes for Kids
- Arts and Crafts
- Natural Living
- Free Educational Printables
- Family-Oriented Activities
- Healthy Living
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Love your collection of Practical Life Activities! Thank you for putting them together and sharing. Great ideas!
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