Category Archives: practical life
Poptart Pillows
Grades One and Two have completed a hand sewing project, “pop tart” pillows. Students designed their pop tarts on paper and then had a group critque to help each student plan the construction of their chosen design. Students could dream … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, practical life
Tiny Tools
For the culmination of learning to use tools first semester, Upper Elementary students small, metal models to make. The kits had an Allen key and small wrench. Minimal instructions were included to challenge the students’ problem solving and logic skills … Continue reading
Posted in practical life, Uncategorized, Upper Elementary
Building Community With Middle School
Middle School students have had a busy few weeks building community with younger students. They are learning and teaching stop-motion video making with their Lower Elementary parters, continuing the tradition of packing Upper Elementary students’ gear for Glen Helen, went … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Lower Elementary, Middle School, practical life, Upper Elementary
Hammers in Upper Elementary
The Upper Elementary students are learning about different tools in Practical Life this year by working with various types of hammers and their uses. The students enjoyed experimenting with these simple tools while they build and strengthen their skills.
Posted in practical life, Upper Elementary
Cleaning
Whether it’s inside, outside, or even on field trips, McGuffey students actively participate in keeping their spaces clean. Taking care of their environment fosters feelings of ownership and pride. These daily routines also provide opportunities to develop practical life skills, … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, practical life, Primary, Upper Elementary
Internet Safety
Upper Elementary has started a unit on internet safety. Using the “Be Internet Awesome” curriculum, we are helping our students be aware of the problems and pitfalls that can pop up online. Using interactive tools like Pear Deck, we can … Continue reading
Posted in practical life, Upper Elementary
The Restaurant
While the middle school students were off in St. Louis the Upper Elementary learned a bit about the real world. Starting with breakfast and a tour of Patterson’s Cafe, we learned about the jobs involved in running a restaurant. We … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, partners, practical life, Upper Elementary
High School Sewing Projects
McGuffey High School students have loved visiting our next door neighbor, Thread Up Oxford, which has an abundant supply of fabrics and sewing notions. Students are inventing new projects every week with their inspiring finds while learning how to use … Continue reading
Posted in art, High School, practical life
Gardening+Cooking=Pizza
Practical life in a Montessori school is designed to develop independence, concentration, and a sense of responsibility. Practical life activities are different by age range and include self care, cooking, cleaning, and gardening. At McGuffey, each classroom has their own … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Lower Elementary, practical life
Celebration of Learning
The Upper Unit students were proud to welcome their families to this year’s Celebration of Learning. They cleaned the whole classroom, arranged flowers, decorated the board, and created work plans so that their families could sample their Upper Unit work. … Continue reading
