Maria Montessori emphasized the child’s need to engage in meaningful work while exploring one's own role in the world. It is upon this basis that a lot of the equipment for a montessori classroom is chosen. Looking around our classroom one will notice that there is a fully functional washing machine, an iron, vacuum, mops, pouring equipment etc. This equipment is available for our children's use. Before 'laundry' became one of the term jobs, one of the older children, with the aid of a parent, was observed doing the laundring in the classroom. We've all seen the younger children take great delight in mopping up spills and wiping bowls!
Today Timothy (4.5 years) watched his mum, Ros, as she started to defrost the freezer and wanted to help. In the end Timothy took over the job, industriously removing big chunks of ice to find the sides of the freezer again. He completed the job to his own and everyone else's satisfaction! A job with a difference - a great example of meaningful work! Work which has helped our community to run smoother.
Recently in the newsletter there was a call for volunteers to do various jobs that the community needs done to continue to function smoothly. If you would like to volunteer for a job there are still many on offer. Please email montessori.learning.community@gmail.com your interest or for further information. Your time and efforts will be very much appreciated!
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