Sweeping with a Broom

Sweeping develops coordination while teaching children to maintain their environment.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Care of Environment
• Level: Ages 3-5

Objectives

• Learn sweeping technique
• Develop gross motor coordination
• Build responsibility

Materials

• Child-sized broom
• Dustpan
• Waste bin
• Area to sweep

Instructions

1. Hold broom with both hands. 2. Sweep debris toward center of area. 3. Work in one direction. 4. Create a pile. 5. Position dustpan at pile edge. 6. Sweep into dustpan. 7. Empty into waste bin.

Educator tip

Start with a defined small area. Show how to angle the broom and use short strokes.

Assessment

Child sweeps area clean and collects debris in dustpan.

More from Practical Life

• Mopping a Spill
• Wiping Tables
• Washing Windows
• Dusting Shelves
• Vacuuming
• Emptying Trash
• Scrubbing with a Brush
• Polishing Wood