Montessori Beginnings:Practical Life: Grasp

During the summer and fall I introduced R and T to using the baster to transfer water.  They both did not have a strong enough grasp.  I learned about introducing this to the girls from Montessori At Home!   John has a whole page on grasp.  Here is a sample page  from his book on it.  This is one of those e-books I had to have printed.  I refer to it a lot. It has helped me the most in making my program Montessori Inspired.

I have since reintroduced it to R in the bath tube. I know it wouldn't be as messy and it might be more exciting.  She now has it down.  I may even let her do it at the table.  

The bath tube may be a place for to introduce some of the more messy stuff to the girls.  This will keep it contained and give the older ones some time without the girls in their work.  

What are you working on with your 1 -2 year old?

R is 22 months

Montessori Beginning- toddler/ preschool

While the older ones where working on their stamping we did a transfer with the young girls. I Gave them a spoon, egg cartons, and Lima beans. They did great. F wanted to get in on the action and T didn't want to work long. R stayed with it for a long time. She did not use the spoon the whole time though changed and used hands. Then laid them on the table. Almost in a line

We are getting there. More to come. I am making a plan. Thinking about posting it so you can and tell me what you think too!