I believe that up there is what Montessori School calls “Practical Life Skills”. And yes, we are focusing on those a little every day as well.

I gotta say, one of my favorite part of this whole “teaching” gig is coming up with the 15 minutes of chores every day. When he’s in school, we really do not have 15 minutes to spare due to dinner, piano practice, baths, and reading time. But now that we’re all working from home and inside all day every day, you better believe this is a thing.

So far, he’s still excited to learn these things. I remember when I was young how I was the same. I’ll never forget how eager I was for my parents to teach me how to clean the bathroom. Boy oh boy did that fade fast!

Usually his chores involve picking up toys, Lysol-ing the door knobs, watering plants, wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning the stair railings etc. But he does love the vacuum, so here we are.