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Young children love to participate in the real work of the family, such as cleaning, dusting, cooking, gardening. Real child-size tools help them do a good job. This area of Montessori is called "Practical Life" and it is very important for many, many reasons. This work helps a child learn to control muscles, concentrate, focus, think logically and independently, make intelligent decisions, have fun, contribute to family life, enjoy spending time with parents, learn to take care of his own needs, the needs of others, take care of the home and garden, and on and on . . . NOTE: This are real tools, not toys. Many of them should be used under adult supervision. Safety first.

DR902J European Dust Pan & Whisk Broom $15.50	DR35J Tiny Dust Pan & Whisk Broom $10.00
CR49 Child's Work Table/Seat $59.00	DR34 Child's Carpet Sweeper $27.50
DR33 Wool Duster $4.75	CR06 Tiny Mop $5.00
DR39 Metal Bucket, green $11.50	DR38 Metal Bucket, blue $11.50

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For more information on this period of life go to the "Age 1-3" chapters under "Table of Contents" at this link: THE JOYFUL CHILD

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