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The Essentials of Practical Life (EPL) form the foundation of Montessori education, offering activities that connect children with everyday living skills. These Montessori practical life materials introduce children to real-world tasks such as pouring, spooning, folding, and sorting, fostering independence, concentration, and coordination. Materials like dressing frames for self-care, oil cloth for pouring activity, and engaging tools such as the channa pounding set help refine motor control while building confidence. Practical life exercises are grouped into four areas — grace and courtesy, care of self, care of the environment, and control of movement — all of which prepare children to interact responsibly with their surroundings. At Kidken, we provide a wide range of EPL materials to enrich your classroom or home learning environment.