A Child's Work Place...
The Anatomy of a Montessori Home Classroom (3-6yrs)
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Zo's School: Our work place... |
Ideally...
A simple space with access to a washroom and an enclosed outdoor area.
Our space?
A 6x10 area with a window, next to the kitchen, close to the WC, but no yard.
Still very workable.
I liked being connected to the kitchen for food prep, baking projects, and art clean up.
A list of the basic items in our "prepared environment":
- Child-size table and chairs
- Child-size open shelving (Tools and Art Supplies)
- Child-size easel
- Table Mat (2x2) easily rolled
- Floor Mat (3x4) easily rolled
- Basket or Bin to store rolled mats
- Cleaning bucket: Rag, sponge, spray bottle, broom & dust pan
- Reading corner: Comfy chair or seat cushions with books close by
- Wooden trays for each activity
- Vase for flowers at table
- Artwork at child's eye level
- Teacher's sitting stool
- Teacher's supply cabinet (closed or locked)
- Bonus: A plant to take care of
- Bonus: A pet to take care of
*Reference: Basic Montessori by David Gettman
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Table & Chair with flower vase. |
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Open shelving & supply cabinet (below) |
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Art Supply Shelves (Open Access) |
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Child Easel |
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Work Mat: Easy to Roll & Store |
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Mats Basket & Cleaning Bucket |
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Reading Chair & Basket of Books |
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Basket of Chinese Books |
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Wood Trays for Work Tools |
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Teacher's Sitting Stool |
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Bud Vase for Table |
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Peaceful Artwork & Live Plant |
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Zo's Faux-quarium: Wannabe "pet". |