Montessori Monday - Washing a table

Bear and J-jo enjoyed some water play at the kitchen sink.  After J-jo almost fell off the chair, I am seriously considering getting a Learning Tower or Kitchen Helper.  I'm leaning more toward the Learning Tower because it looks sturdier and fits two children.  It also has adjustable levels.  It doesn't look like the Kitchen Helper does that, although the latter does fold up.

I digress....

Bear learned how to wash a table.  Our table gets very grimy during meals.  I just read how to "properly" wash a table the Montessori way and thought I present the lesson to Bear.

 First dip your sponge in soapy water and wring it out.

 Then wipe the table with circular arm motions.

The repeat with plain water.  Mommy followed up with a dry cloth.  Our table was sparkling.

Then she helped sweep the floor, a lesson that still needs much practice as she tends to flick a little too much!