Practical Life Extensions
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Pouring Variation 1 - Pouring Extensions & Variations
Presents pouring with two 3 ounce stainless steel creamers. Once children have mastered the basics, give them many opportunities to use their now-familiar skills in new ways. Learn More -
Pouring Variation 2 - Pouring Extensions & Variations
Presents pouring with a 2½-ounce transparent pitcher without a handle. Once children have mastered the basics, give them many opportunities to use their now-familiar skills in new ways. Learn More -
Tokkuri Pouring Activity - Pouring Extensions & Variations
The traditional Japanese style gives this pouring extension an Asian flavor. Children will intuitively reach for the slim neck of the Sake Pot (tokkuri) and eagerly pour water into each Sake Cup (guinomo). Learn More -
Pouring Variation 3 - Pouring Extensions & Variations
Presents pouring with a 1-ounce opaque pitcher with handle. Once children have mastered the basics, give them many opportunities to use their now-familiar skills in new ways. Learn More -
Spooning Activities - Mix & Match Your Own Sets
Combine (and recombine) these intriguing components to create fresh variations to challenge your children all year. Learn More -
Small Tongs Activities - Mix & Match Your Own Sets
First use pom poms, oyster cups, and the strawberry huller… next time use beans, lotus bowls, and the sugar tong. You’ll think of more variations! Learn More -
Large Tongs Activities - Mix & Match Your Own Sets
The set-ups shown here are just two ways to mix and match these items; add variety with other combinations. Learn More -
Mirror Polishing Activity
Rub off the polish—a smile is waiting to be revealed! This easily mastered, step-by-step process will delight your children. Use a damp sponge to apply a thin coat until the mirror looks cloudy. Let it dry. Carefully wipe the polish away. Learn More -
Slicing An Egg Activity - Complete classroom activity set
Children love serving sliced eggs on round crackers to their friends. Everything children need is included, even a bowl for the egg shells and a plate for serving the snack. Non-slip plastic base. 4" dia. x 1½" high; 4¼" high open. Learn More -
Nut Cracking Activity - Complete classroom activity set
The lovely Olivewood Nutcracker is the centerpiece of this shelf-ready activity set. Natural olivewood oil makes the nutcracker work very smoothly, and the large knob is easy to grasp. Learn More -
Juice Squeezing Activity - Complete classroom activity set
Two orange halves. One juicer. One happy child. Show children how to squeeze juice into the pitcher, remove the cone, and pour one glass of juice for themselves or a friend. The removable cone of our Small Plastic Juicer fits snugly. Learn More -
“Consumable” Practical Life Items for the Variations & Extensions - A year’s supply of replacement pieces for PL200
Extra Supplies for all of the Practical Life Extensions & Variations Activity Sets. Learn More -
Grinding Activity - Complete classroom activity set
Try this versatile set in your Practical Life area and use the results in the kitchen, garden, or art corner. Children love the dramatic effects of grinding. Learn More -
Economy Mirror Polishing Activity
A new mirror polishing variation can help children rediscover a favorite activity. Our all-natural glass polish provides the control. It clouds the glass so children can wipe polish away to reveal a sparkling mirror — and a smile. Learn More -
All 3 Boards of Education - Includes Hex, Slotted, and Graded Bolt Boards
Designed by a Montessori teacher to aid the development of eye-hand coordination and teach a practical skill. Many teachers have told us these boards are the most-used activity in the classroom. Learn More -
Assembling a Flashlight
Not many children will be able to resist this activity! And there is a wonderful “control of error” here—if the flashlight doesn’t light up, something is amiss. Learn More
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