Montessori at Home: Clean-up Supplies
Spills happen, and spills are good! Hear me out.
Spills give your child a chance to practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they work through questions like "How did that happen?" "Do I want this to happen again?" "What can I do to keep it from happening next time?" "How do I go about cleaning this up?" A lot of this happens internally for the child and we are there to guide and support only as much as needed.
The clean-up process helps the child develop control, concentration, independence, and order as they work to solve this ‘problem.’ Cleaning up provides an opportunity for movement and working on the pincer grasp as a child picks up scattered objects.
Spills provide an opportunity for character development in that the child learns to accept mistakes as a part of life. Learning to work through messy times is huge.
Hand brooms, washcloths, sponges, and small towels are ideal tools for cleaning up and simple enough for a child to manage on their own. Add a small spray bottle with water and a drop of soap if you're feeling adventurous. Keep supplies in a spot that is easily accessible and model how the items are used and put away.
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