Otis used to like mopping with his rain boots on to prevent him from slipping over, it takes a while for the child to learn not to walk in the wet parts and it can get slippery. Wooden handles are good as you can, if needed, shorten them to the toddler's height. I give it a quick rinse at the end of the week and allow it to dry outside after every use. Our firm favourite mop is one with a thick cotton head.
We might say, 'Oh, look crumbs, I'm going to clean them up.' Or 'There is water on the floor here, let's get a mop.' " - Montessori From The Start, Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen. We are to be leaders rather than "pushers". " It is our collaborative approach to the practical-life exercises that enables children to let their human tendencies and desire to imitate us guide their energies. Following a successful, complete cycle of family work, a child becomes calm and satisfied and, because of this inner peace, full of love for the environment and for others." - The Joyful Child, Susan Mayclin Stephenson. But the purpose of this work is the inner satisfaction and support of the optimum development of the child. " It is precisely because of the valuable work in practical life that children in Montessori homes and schools are able to concentrate, make intelligent decisions and master the beginnings of other areas of study such as math, language, the arts and the sciences.
Otto is trying out the Swiffer, it comes past his shoulders but he is still able to control it well. It's nice if you can find a mop similar to the one that you use, as the child's intent is often to imitate the work of their parents and caregivers. Most mops with a telescopic handle are able to be shortened to the toddler's height. " His purpose is not a clean house, but the construction of himself, the development of his abilities, his being." - The Joyful Child, Susan Mayclin Stephenson. We open our windows and doors so the floor dries quickly. We put just a few inches of water into the bucket with a touch of cleaner (we use a KINN floor wash as we enjoy the natural lavender) so our floor isn't swamped. I love the bucket but I wish the mop head was thicker. Mopping is such valuable work, the child uses their whole body and the satisfaction at the end is priceless.Ībove Otto is using the mini Vileda mop and bucket set. Otto loves mopping as he enjoys splashing around with water.
A mop is one of the many practical life materials we have in our home.
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