Sweeping Lessons:
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| Using a crumber From Counting Coconuts |
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| Floor Sweeping |
Plant Care Lessons:
In a Montessori classroom children care for non-toxic plants. Children are taught how to water plants and dust them carefully. They are also given a lesson on flower arranging to add beauty to their environment.
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| Flower Arranging |
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| Dusting A Plant |
Table washing is a lesson taught after many beginning practical life lessons. This lesson involves a lot of steps and concentration to finish this task. If you're interested in seeing how to give this lesson here is a Table Washing Video.
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| Table Washing Borrowed from The Full Montessori |
Polishing Lessons:
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| Brass Polishing |
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| Mirror Polishing |
Window Washing Lesson:
Cleaning Station:
In a previous post I mentioned having a cleaning station for Ava to use. This allows her to be independent when she does spill something or if a shelf needs dusting. This is what a cleaning station should entail. You can easily find a organizer with hooks to hang the mop, broom, duster and dustpan and small brush. You could put the bucket, sponges, and cloths on a small shelf at your child's eye level for easy access.
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| Borrowed from How We Montessori |
Outdoor Environment:
Keeping the outdoor environment clean and free of clutter is just as important as the indoor environment. Many Montessori schools have gardens with flowers and some even have produce that they grow themselves. You can find children clearing their garden of weeds, watering their plants and sweeping up debris.
