Sizes: 45cm x 70cm $10
60cm x 80cm $14
 
The Montessori Work Mat define the student’s workspace and to reinforce Montessori's principle of "freedom within limits". There is such an element of respect with having that defined workspace and it is something that the students take very seriously.
 
In Montessori schools, preschool students are shown how to walk around the mats, how to place their work on the mats and how to respect one another’s personal workspace. They also learn that it is never okay to disturb a classmate’s work or join a classmate’s work unless permission is given by that student.
 
Simple approach to introducing the Work Mat to them by laying the mat on the floor, then walk around it, and roll the mat and place it back to the designated area (eg a shelf). Each process requires certain learning phase. Rolling a mat allows for fingers hand eye coordination.
 
The mat is used with material and things that the child wish to work upon. It has to be within the mat size. It takes a while to establish this and consistent is key. Prices include normal mailing