During the first week in a Montessori classroom, students are shown a number of demonstrations to set the stage for conduct by both students and teachers. Modeling basic behavior like shaking hands is an interactive way for students to learn a peaceful approach to an every day action they perform. Shaking hands is a great way to have students learn traditional greetings, and how to resolve conflicts.
Age
- 2.5 and Older
Category
Prerequisites
- Opening and Closing a Door
- Carrying a Chair
Materials
- Circle
Activity Area
- Various parts of the room
Language
- Shake
- Hand
- Good Morning/Good Afternoon
Points of Interest
- Keeping balance.
- Clasping with right hand firmly.
- Standing properly.
- Eye contact.
Control of Error
- Not seeing the person’s eyes.
- Stumbling
- Awkward hand grips.
- Extending wrong hand.
Direct Aims
- To refine social interaction.
- To develop good manners and politeness.
- To develop respect for others.
- To develop self-confidence.
- To increase independence.
- Development of judgment.
Indirect Aims
- Refinement of social etiquette.
Aditional Exercises
- Inviting visitors to take off hat and coat.
- Introducing visitor to someone else.
Extensions
- Bow and Curtsy