Hello Montessori n' Such Community,
There’s something refreshing about spring—flowers blooming, birds chirping, and yes…shelves getting a much-needed tidy-up! In the classroom, spring cleaning isn’t just for the adults. It’s a golden opportunity to embrace Maria Montessori’s emphasis on “the sense of order,” a vital part of the first plane of development (birth to age 6).
Children at this stage crave routine, tidiness, and predictability in their environment. When we give them the tools to care for their space, we’re not just helping them clean—we’re supporting independence, concentration, and responsibility. Whether it’s dusting a shelf, rolling a mat, or returning materials to their proper place, children are proud to be caretakers of their classroom.
Tips for Montessori-Inspired Spring Organizing:
● Rotate materials that aren’t being used and freshen up the shelves with inviting work.
● Involve the children in tasks like wiping tables, sorting objects, and polishing wood or metal—they love it!
● Create defined spaces for materials with trays and baskets, encouraging one activity at a time and easy cleanup.
● Check if your trays, buckets, and bins are in good condition and whether you need to replace or add any items. Do you have enough cleaning rags, or are there better organizational solutions for your supplies?
● Revisit Grace and Courtesy lessons to model respectful care of the classroom.
And don’t forget—spring is a great time to model sustainability! Recycle, repurpose, and refresh with intention. Let’s celebrate the season by tidying our spaces and nurturing that beautiful inner order children are naturally drawn to. A clean classroom isn’t just nice to look at—it’s a calm, purposeful place where learning blooms!
-The Montessori n' Such Team
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