Have you seen the benefits of a montessori work mat.
Walking around the mat montessori.
One of my instructors used this exercise as a way to bring the children together at the start of the day.
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The montessori birthday walk.
Explain what the mat is for but use actions instead of words when showing them how to do the above.
Walking on the line while carrying 2 different objects.
It is so sweet to observe a child in a montessori classroom unroll and roll a floor mat with pride and purpose and often the youngest students will do so over and over and over again as was the case.
We talk about the importance of placing our work on the floor mat not our bodies and the importance of walking around the mats not on them.
The line should be in plain view and should not have the children walking through or around any obstacles in the room.
Walking one the line while carrying a glass of water.
Walking on the line while carrying a hand flag or bell.
1 1 roll and unrolling mat.
A montessori prepared environment at home.
1 2 walk around mat.
Questions insights or stories.
The birthday walk beyond being a celebration of the birthday student is also a learning experience for all students.
Before each subdivision have the appropriate material available for each child.
Playing lovely classical music or any calming music is a wonderful addition.
Walking on the line with something on your head.
Show each child how to walk around a mat that is on the floor.