Casa – Elementary
The Montessori Work Cycle allows students to develop the skills needed to master task completion and time management. The Work Cycle also provides the opportunity for students to pursue a subject of interest for an uninterrupted period of time. When observing this work cycle, Montessori described a period of sporadic activity while a child may choose a short piece of work or take time to sort through what work is interesting to them in the moment. This period was followed by the child gathering the necessary supplies and then settling into a longer, intensified work period. Dr. Montessori described this as the ‘Great Work’. This work cycle is why the programming is organized around a three hour period. Students are given the chance to have a snack or drink at any time during the work cycle whenever they feel the need.
