Southern California Montessori School

The child is attracted to those things that give him independence and control of his own life. A most important activity of the young child is to develop his muscles and coordinate his movement. This development enables him to focus his mind on a particular activity, i.e. to concentrate, therefore, to approach future tasks with greater proficiency. Special materials enable him to learn to tie his shoes, button, and use many other fastening devices. With materials scaled to his size, the child enjoys sweeping, dusting, washing, polishing and gardening. Lessons on courtesy permit him to deal with everyday situations. The basis of the child's interest is that these activities are real and exist in his every day life. It provides the very foundation on which the child approaches all other work.