Walking On The Line Montessori Activity Early Sensorial Exercise To Stress Graceful Movement

Dr. Maria Montessori, the visionary educationist, turned simple chores, tasks, and even child’s play into useful, early sensorial exercises. A practical example of such activity is Montessori walking in a straight line.

This activity involves making a child walk on a pre-drawn line. Walking in a straight line is beneficial for a child’s body awareness, coordination, and concentration. Furthermore, it is suitable for children aged  2-6.

This activity does not require any prior preparation. You can do it by following some easy steps.

Here’s how:

Walking On The Line Montessori Activity For Toddlers:

As a Montessori teacher, I was well aware that I needed to introduce almost all the preliminary Montessori practical life activities to my children before admitting them to a reputed Montessori.

As a result, whenever I got the chance to introduce a Montessori activity to them, I never missed them.

For this activity I only needed:

1. Chalk or tape
2. A safe area to walk on

How did I do it:

1. I drew a line with the chalk.
2. Next, I demonstrated the activity to my children by saying.” You can have your turn after Daddy”
3. Then, I walked effortlessly on the line maintaining balance.
4. After that, I invited my children to try it. ( I never forced them to try anything.)
5. My duty was to provide them with a fun and stress-free learning experience.

After my children got accumstomed to walking in a straight line, I tried the following variations to increase the challenge :

• Walk heel-to-toe along the line.
• Carry a small basket while walking.
• Place a book on their head and walk without dropping it.
• Hold a small flag and walk straight.
• Walk while holding a bell—without making a sound!
• Carry a cup filled with water to the brim—without spilling it!

Walking On The Line Montessori Control Of Error:

Children will learn not to walk off the line or make noise while carrying objects.

Walking on the line Montessori vocabulary:

Children are expected to learn the following words and phrases:

1. Walk
2. Step
3. Balance
4. Carry
5. Pause
6. Follow
7. Hold
8. Straight
9. Slowly
10. Quietly
11. Steady
12. Softly
13. Carefully
14. Line
15. Path
16. Turn
17. Balance
18. Step
19. Bell
20. Basket

Montessori Walking On The Line Purpose:

This activity stresses good balance, posture, and graceful posture.

Sumanta De

Sumanta De is an educator. He has been teaching students for more than 16 years following the principles of Dr.Maria Montessori. He has a 7-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter.
He is nurturing his children abiding by the principles of Dr.Maria Montessori. His passion for Montessori methods goes beyond the classroom.
Hence, he shares his experiences and insights through a dedicated Montessori blog and a YouTube channel under the name “NewChild Montessori”. He aims to offer valuable guidance to both parents and educators.
Education: M.A. English, Masters in Child Psychology & Bachelor’s Degree in Montessori Teachers Training