When children are still very young and just becoming acquainted with the world, it’s almost always inherent in them to want to help with all kinds of different tasks. By the time they’ve gotten just a little bit older, however, that motivation can disappear almost entirely for a multitude of reasons.
At Montessori preschool, that innate helper is something that will be nurtured in your child so they don’t begin to lose the urge to lend a hand no matter how old they get. One of the ways we do that nurturing is by awarding the title of Big Helper to whoever pursues the urge to aid.
Big Helpers can lend a hand with just about anything they are inspired to help with in their new preschool. This encouragement will almost always translate to them bringing their assisting attitude home — they will become Big Helpers for you and the whole family if they’re allowed to be.
Read more: What Does It Mean to Be a Big Helper in Preschool?