In the Nest you will always find practical life activities in use. This work will help the child achieve the independence they're craving. By providing practical life material, the children build confidence and skills to complete tasks for themselves.
“How does he achieve this independence? He does it by means of a continuous activity. How does he become free? By means of constant effort. …we know that development results from activity. The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.”
Maria Montessori | The Absorbent Mind, p. 84