Which young child would not want to clean a window? Water and a “squeegee” – how much more fun could there be? The gathering of needed materials, the laying out of necessary equipment, the careful spraying of the area to be cleaned and the removal of the water…and all the dirt! Careful not to leave streaks – attention to the “lines” in between each swipe and the glorious noise of the tap - Leaving things in readiness for the next person – can only create an atmosphere of pride and satisfaction. The promotion of the “readiness of the environment” and worthwhile activities, real jobs with purpose, are the core of Montessori’s century old approach to sound, well rounded education.
Working with the materials to clean a window.