In Montessori education, care of self is an important part of practical life activities. Summer is often a good time to place extra emphasis on care of self, especially if your preschooler’s independence is extra important in the autumn (for example, when there’ll be a new baby in the family or a new school situation).
Trays for Care of Self
Montessori-Inspired Tray for Tooth Brushing (Photo from Jada Roo Can Do)
Jada Roo Can Do has some great self-care trays for activities such as tooth brushing, face washing, and hair combing. You can read more about practical life activities and presentations for care of self (which can be adapted for whatever activity you’re introducing) from Montessori Primary Guide.
Previous Posts with Ideas for Care of Self
How to Help Your Preschooler Help Himself
Activity of the Week – Dressing Basket
Activity of the Week – Teach Your Preschooler to Put on and Put Away a Coat
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Oooh, I love this one! I’ll be looking for some teeth now.
Thanks!
Thanks for your comment, Joanna! That’s a fun activity, isn’t it?!
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This is a good way for children to understand how many teeth they have and just how far back they need to reach in order to brush their own teeth properly. Very cute – thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Jennifer! I love all the concepts that can be learned from that activity, too – and I love the cuteness of those teeth Jada Roo Can Do used for the tray!
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JDaniel would love the chatting teeth!
Thanks! He probably would – those teeth are awesome!
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Hi Deb!
I am only just about to start homeschooling my two little ones and have been struggling with a theme to make it easy for me to get started. I had only just decided today that it would be “Taking care of Me” to include self care, healthy eating etc and clicked just know on your site to search on ideas!
Had a little laugh when your activity of the week for care of self so thankyou!
Jodie
Wow – that was good timing! Thanks for your comment, Jodie! Have fun with your homeschool adventure!
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