We inspire and guide children to love learning, to love one another, and to love the world around them.

Practical Life

The Practical Life lessons allow the child to learn to navigate the world through activities of daily living. This area is prepared with activities that provide the child with real-life opportunities and experiences to take care of himself, others, and the environment.

Lessons include:
Grace & Courtesy
Examples include:

  • Greetings
  • Waiting for a Turn
  • Using Please and Thank you
  • How to Ask for Something
  • Table Manners
Care of Self and Others
Examples include:
  • Learning to fasten and unfasten snaps, buttons, buckles, zippers.
  • Food preparation - preparing, serving, baking and cooking, slicing with a knife, table setting.
  • Tying and lacing. 
  • Dressing/Undressing
  • Washing hands
Care of Environment
Examples include:
  • Gardening
  • Sweeping
  • Flower Arranging
  • Picking up Trash
  • Washing A Table
Movement
Examples include:
  • Carrying a chair, tray, table, large items
  • Catching a Ball
  • Vestibular Activities
  • Skipping
  • Walking on the Line
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