Care of Environment
Contributing to the maintenance and care of shared spaces, plants, and animals.
Examples & Achievements
- Wipes up spills
- Sweeps up crumbs or debris with a dustpan
- Waters classroom plants
- Helps set and clear the table
- Sorts recycling from trash
- Helps care for a classroom pet (feeding with supervision)
How to Measure
- Independently cleans up own workspace after an activity
- Completes a classroom care task (plant watering, table wiping) when assigned
- Montessori Practical Life observation - Care of Environment exercises
Sources (3)
- Montessori
- Waldorf
- Reggio Emilia