Hanging Up Clothing

Hanging clothing teaches organization and care while developing spatial awareness and responsibility.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Care of Self
• Level: Ages 3-5

Objectives

• Learn organization skills
• Practice hook usage
• Develop responsibility

Materials

• Clothing hooks at child height
• Jacket or bag

Instructions

1. Identify personal hook. 2. Hold item by hanging loop or collar. 3. Position over hook. 4. Release so loop catches hook. 5. Check that item is secure. 6. Adjust if needed.

Educator tip

Label hooks with names and photos. Teach children to check that loops are actually on hooks.

Assessment

Child hangs items securely without dropping.

More from Practical Life

• Putting on an Apron
• Folding Clothing
• Using a Mirror for Self-Check
• Buckling a Belt
• Putting on Mittens
• Washing Hands Thoroughly
• Blowing Nose
• Brushing Teeth