Description

The practical life classroom requires a number of basic products; one of which is a bowl; similar to this grey bowl.  Working with “real” products; one of which is a bowl;  is very important.  Teachers observe children at work, looking for ‘teachable opportunities’.  Drop this bowl, and it will break.  This accident can be a positive ‘teachable opportunity’.   Children’s reactions to this type of accident could be emotional.  Under the supervision of the teacher the Child learns that this is only an accident, and how to clean up the broken pieces of the bowl carefully, and then dispose of the broken shards safely.

Features of the Grey Bowl:

• the direct objective is for the Child to learn how to handle breakable items, safely
• indirectly, children;
  • improve their focus; and concentration; being made aware of the need to be careful
  • learn to appreciate beautiful crockery as they use it
  • satisfies their sensorial need to prepare food, and serve others
• this product is support material for the Montessori practical life and sensorial curriculum
• bowls like this will be indispensable in the classroom

Size:  9cm x 5.5cm / (3½” x 2¼”)

Related Products:

• The ceramic spoon for serving food
• A long-handled juicer is suitable for the more advanced children
• Place a number of round counters (in a mix of colours), into the grey bowl.  Using the dexterity tweezers, the Child transfers each counter into the sorting tray, separating each colour into a separate bowl.

Further Reading and References:

1. The Importance of Practical Life Activities Within the Montessori Method by the Guidepost Team

2. Montessori Preschool Practical Life: Transferring Activities Are Flexible and Fun! by the North American Montessori Centre