Practical Life: Bead-Stringing

Some of the simplest lessons are the most enjoyable to observe! During the Practical Life work of bead-stringing, a child builds her ability to concentrate, complete a task in a particular order, and so much more! Bead-stringing is a simple and basic-appearing work, with a single long string with a knot on one end, and beads (in this case, large wooden spool-shaped beads - but they can vary in size, shape, and material) contained in a basket.As with other Practical Life works, bead-stringing prepares a child for real-life tasks, in addition to building her confidence to engage in more advanced work within the Montessori classroom.Bead-stringing is good preparation for the more difficult task of button-sewing, practicing similar refined movement of threading a needle.This is also an example of Montessori work that is easy to replicate in your home: for your own sorting beads, check out these, or these, to add to your child's work space at home. Have a wonderful day!