Montesecrets

I know I wrote a post about Making Bubbles already, but I don’t think I emphasized enough the direct aims of this activity. On the outside, it may seem like the point of this work is to see how big the bubbles can get. In actuality, there really is so much more to it. A child learns order, concentration, control, and most importantly…INDEPENDENCE!

When I do this activity with my daughter, I try to teach her the concept of a work cycle. (A work cycle is everything from start to finish, including setting up and cleaning up)

First…..I tell her to get all of the materials together. Make sure that everything is in a place that is easily accessible so your child doesn’t need to ask you for help. The whole point is to encourage your child to be independent.

Have your child lay all of the materials out on the table. Starting with a towel or place mat. Only intervene when necessary. Let your child feel like they are in control. (If they throw everything the ground….this is a different story!)

Show your child where they can get the water and let them do it themselves. Once again, only intervene when necessary.

Let your child choose what colors they would like to add.

When your child is finished, don’t just clean up their mess…have them do it themselves. Show them what they have to do step by step.

1. Dump the water out ( I usually do it in the toilet since it’s easy for them to access).

2. Wipe the table dry.

3. Put all of the materials back on the shelf.

4. Fold the apron and return it back on the shelf.

Repetition and Consistency is the key! Eventually, you’ll be able to sit back, and observe your child complete the entire work cycle by themselves!

Related posts:

1. Bubble Fun! My daughter absolutely loves this activity. You’d be amazed...
2. Simple, yet important…Care of the Environment Montessori isn’t just about academics. It’s a way of...
3. Cultural: Land forms Cultural Landforms Land Formations: The child learns the basic landforms...
4. Land, Water, and Air Ok…can someone really please remind me to NEVER procrastinate again?...
5. Open it up! Opening Jars and Containers Direct Aim: Teaching a child...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.