Arranging Flowers in a Vase

Flower arranging connects children to nature, develops aesthetic judgment, and beautifies the classroom environment through meaningful work.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Care of Environment
• Level: Ages 3-6

Objectives

• Develop aesthetic sensibility
• Practice cutting and arranging skills
• Build awareness of natural beauty
• Learn flower care

Materials

• Fresh flowers or garden cuttings
• Small vases
• Child-safe scissors or pruners
• Water pitcher
• Newspaper for stems
• Tray

Instructions

1. Fill vase halfway with water. 2. Select 3-5 flowers. 3. Remove lower leaves that would be underwater. 4. Cut stems at an angle. 5. Place tallest flower in center. 6. Add shorter flowers around it. 7. Step back and observe arrangement. 8. Adjust as desired. 9. Place on classroom table. 10. Change water every 2 days.

Educator tip

Let children pick flowers from the school garden. Discuss which colors look nice together. This activity beautifies the whole classroom.

Assessment

Child creates a balanced flower arrangement and maintains it over several days.

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