Duties
My day starts by helping to prepare the nursery for the children's arrival. This involves checking each piece of Montessori equipment to ensure that it is complete and ready to use.
When the children arrive, we begin our two-hour work cycle. This is when the children are free to work with materials covering all areas of the curriculum. Some activities stimulate the senses; others involve practical life activities such as pouring and transferring. We try to use our outdoor space as much as possible in this session.
As a Montessori teacher, my role is to assist children in their chosen activity, present new materials and direct children towards new activities when they are ready to move on. During this time, I make a note of each child's achievements and later update their individual learning records with their daily progress.
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