Description

This colourful ceramic bowl, 11cm in diameter, is very attractive, has a useful shape, and size.  It is really helpful for food preparation in the practical life classroom.

Breakable products are just that… breakable.  The Montessori method teaches children how to work with ‘real’ crockery, and glassware.  They may be unlucky and have an accident which may cause a breakage.  This will only happen once, because this accident will present the perfect teaching opportunity for the teacher, and Child.

What do children learn from breaking a breakable item?

• how to handle fragile items carefully
• they learn that working without distraction will prevent these type of accidents
• breakages can cause an injury
• how to clean up broken glass or dishes (under supervision only)

The product is extremely versatile, and can be used in many different activities.

Features of the Colourful Ceramic Bowl

• the direct objective is for children to learn how to work with ‘real’ crockery, and glassware
• indirectly, children will-
  • improve their gross motor muscle control
  • develop greater focus, and concentration
  • learn how to clean up a broken item of crockery or glassware, under supervision
• this is a support product found in the Montessori practical life environment

Size:  7cm in height with a 11cm Ø / (2¾” height x 5¼” ∅)

Related Products

• using the small stainless steal spoon is a fundamental skill toddlers need to master.
• as well as, the small stainless steel fork that fits well in small hands
• a set of tongs will help with transferring activities

Further Reading and Reference Material

1. Montessori practical life activities list: 50 activities by Reach for Montessori.com

2. The importance and characteristics of practical life activities in the Montessori early childhood learning environment? written by Spring Stone Montessori School.co,m