Montessori Activity of the Day: Caring for “Injuries” with Bandages
Recommended age: 2.5 to 7 years (can be adapted for younger or older kids)
Teaching kids about self-care and their bodies can be both fun and educational. Today’s activity is all about using bandages to “heal” pretend wounds on a cardboard child figure — perfect for developing fine motor skills and encouraging responsibility!
Why try this?
Builds fine motor skills through placing and handling bandages
Sparks awareness about self-care and hygiene
Introduces basic anatomy by naming body parts
Encourages empathy and responsibility
What you’ll need:
A cardboard cutout shaped like a child, with marks showing “scratches” or “wounds”
Adhesive bandages or medical tape
Optional: markers to label body parts
How to do it:
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Set up the cardboard figure and explain that this “child” needs care for their wounds.
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Invite your child to place bandages carefully on the marks. Talk about the body parts as you go—this helps with early reading and anatomy awareness.
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Discuss why it’s important to keep wounds clean and protected.
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For older kids, dive deeper into hygiene and how the body heals.
Tips:
For younger kids, keep it simple and focus on practicing fine motor skills.
For older kids, encourage questions and detailed conversations about health.
This hands-on activity is a great way to bond with your child while teaching important life skills. Try it out and let me know how it goes!
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