Making a Bed

Making a bed is a daily home task that develops order and responsibility in children.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Care of Environment
• Level: Ages 4-6

Objectives

• Learn bed-making skills
• Develop sequential thinking
• Build home responsibility

Materials

• Child's bed or cot
• Sheets and blankets
• Pillow

Instructions

1. Remove pillow and place aside. 2. Straighten bottom sheet. 3. Pull up top sheet evenly. 4. Pull up blanket evenly. 5. Fold top edge down. 6. Smooth out wrinkles. 7. Place pillow at head. 8. Final smoothing.

Educator tip

Practice on rest cots at school. Simplify by using fitted sheets and minimal blankets.

Assessment

Child makes bed neatly with smooth appearance.

More from Practical Life

• Setting the Table
• Clearing the Table
• Washing Dishes
• Drying Dishes
• Sorting Recycling
• Composting Food Scraps
• Spreading with a Knife
• Cutting Soft Foods with a Knife