The classroom “work cycle” … it is such a mundane name to refer to such a magical period of time in our children’s day. This extended uninterrupted period of time fosters independence and confidence. The work cycle is where children can choose their activities from what they have been presented, can join a small group…
Children’s Work
Do you know what is the most valuable work your child completes in the classroom? It is not their number or alphabet pages, or even writing their name. It is the exploration of their environment: their self-paced internal drive where they thoughtfully choose and also complete their own work. The complete process includes rolling out…
The Montessori Work Cycle
Three is the magic number when it comes to a Montessori work cycle. Three hours of uninterrupted time for the child to explore, choose and fully engage in a lesson. To a traditional teacher a three hour child led work cycle is unsettling – maybe even risky as the child is fulfilling his own desires…
