08/26/2026
When children ages three through six enter school, it is most often the childās first educational experience. Therefore, the WPSD Childrenās House is used as a way to ease the transition from home to school. It is a welcoming and beautiful environment that includes real materials which the children have seen adults using in everyday routines.
The purpose of the practical life activities in our Childrenās House classroom ensure that each child is able to show grace and courtesy when interacting with peers and adults, increase each childās coordination, concentration, order, and independence, and help set each child up for a lifetime of positive habits in and out of the classroom.
Simply stated, the practical life curriculum refers to the materials, activities, and experiences that develop and refine skills for everyday living.
Some examples shown in the photos include: using a screwdriver, transferring with fingers, pouring, cleaning up spills, watering plants, observing a friend, and opening and closing various objects.
--Julie Repak, WPSD Children's House Teacher
