Practical life activity for the home or (in non-pandemic times) school. Offering older children challenging and engaging practical life activities is crucial to creating and sustaining a successful and highly functioning Montessori environment. These kindergartners need opportunities to serve their community in real ways and to be able to commit and devote an entire work cycle toward this end. As guides, how do we do this? One way is through baking projects. My entire practice as a Montesso