Below is just a sample of what you will find in The
Joyful Child. However, the Michael Olaf catalogues contain 160 pages
of text and products so we highly recommend that you order your own paper
copy and curl up with it in a peaceful moment instead of spending more
time on the computer!
To order your copy of The Joyful child see: www.michaelolaf.net/ordering.html
To see the Montessori philosophy and practice page of "Age 1-3+, Family Life - Care of the Environment" go to: http://www.michaelolaf.net/1JC13FE.html
THE INDEPENDENCE STOOL
A beautiful, polished hardwood, very important piece of furniture for
the young child. It can be easily carried by the child to wherever she
wants to work. It holds the supplies and delineates the work area for
polishing a mirror, doing a puzzle, drawing, helping to cook, any number
of important tasks. We have seen it used in a variety of ways, to hold
the window cleaning supplies in an infant community in Japan, to a setup
for cleaning plant leaves (see above), and for the perfect size seat (not
for standing). This beautiful piece of furniture shows respect for the
child, and she will enjoy polishing, dusting, and caring for it. It is
7" high with a 8" x 12" surface.
CR49 $64.00
(At left, a child in Chicago washing leaves, using his
small work table)
APRONS
An apron makes each task special. Donning and
taking off an apron marks the beginning and the end of important work.
These aprons are used for children from age one to three for preparing
food, setting the table, washing dishes, painting, and so forth.
The neck band easily slips over the child's head. There is one strap with a Velcro fastener at the end so that the children can help each other fasten the aprons, and a child is able to fasten it on himself. The fabric is mercerized cotton in beautiful colors, woven in Guatemala, or sometimes fabric from Bhutan or Tibet. The aprons are made here and preshrunk, for easy care. The body of the tiny apron (for ages 1-2) is 13" long, the small apron (for ages 2-3) is 18" long. The "Small" Apron has an extra long neck and one can sew a tuck to make it perfect for a specific child, or sage of children.
CR48 Tiny Apron $13.00
DR01 Small Apron $14.50
Other Products include:
WOOL DUSTER
CHILD'S CARPET SWEEPER
BROOMS AND MOPS
BUCKET AND BRUSHES
BROOM STAND
WASHING UP SETS, ENAMEL AND STAINLESS STEEL
Products from: "THE
JOYFUL CHILD" Michael Olaf's Essential Montessori for Birth to Three,
ISBN: 1-879264-12-9
Return to: www.michaelolaf.com
(all products, birth - 12+)