"It's
my house, too!"
We all know how much our little ones like to help around the house. But sometimes it just seems like more trouble than it's worth having them along for the ride.
After your child has been watching Preschool
Power! videos for awhile, however, she'll know the 'right' way to do some
age-appropriate tasks thanks to these Montessori-designed lessons.. |
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Believe it or not, children seem to especially enjoy housework. And this
type of activity offers some particularly good opportunities for building
self-confidence and self-esteem (not to mention fine motor skills and concentration!).
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Provided he's given real tools (not toys) and is taught how to do a job properly from start to finish, your child truly can learn to do things that contribute a little something to the whole family. And that would make anybody feel proud of themselves! |
| Each of our programs offers at least one in-depth demonstration showing children how to really do a job right--not just pretend to. Let your child watch Preschool
Power! for awhile. Then give him the tools--not play tools but real ones that actually work. And watch your little Worker Bee buzz along beside you. A joyful experience for all concerned. Trust us on this! |
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Housework demonstrations found in Preschool Power!
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- cleaning up a wet spill --specific Montessori lesson
- cleaning up spilled popcorn --specific Montessori lesson
- folding sweatshirts and tee shirts
- washing dishes
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- setting the table -- several of these including a fantasy 'tea party' in which two of our little teachers dress up and set the table for a party attended by a third little friend, top hat, cape and all.
- arranging flowers (5 techniques simple enough for little ones)
- folding hand towells
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- polishing a wood table (including making the polish!)
- raking leaves --how to hold the rake, how to make a straight line, etc.
- husking corn --upclose and step by step
- and much more!
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