Sweeping: Difference between revisions
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Latest revision as of 19:58, 26 January 2022
| Sweeping | |
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| Practical Life - Care of the Environment | |
| Level | Primary |
| Age | 3 - 4 |
| Prerequisites | Crumbing |
| Materials | small broom dust-pan and brush |
This activity teaches the child how to sweep the floor.
Presentation
- step one
- step two
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- raking leaves
- using a push-broom
Material
Make Your Own
Adult-sized brooms can have their handles cut short to be the right size for children. Just be sure that any rough edges are sanded down, or covered with heavy tape.
Where to Buy
Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022
(Amazon/Bookshop are affiliate links, which help cover costs of running the site.)
| Broom | |
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| Store | Price |
| For Small Hands | $10.95 |
Further Reading
- Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, pages 46-51
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 34
