Atrium Work Cycle - a new take

We talk a lot about the work cycle in Montessori environments - on a variety of levels.

The physical work cycle - gather your materials, work with the materials, return the materials in a way they are ready for the next child.

The internal work cycle - preparing for one's work (asking questions, wondering, articulating a need), locating the material to fulfill that need; internalizing the experience


Perhaps we can look at the work cycle in another way as well:

1. Introduction to the material
2. It drives you totally crazy - unsettling - trying to fit the new pieces into your current framework (or re-create the framework!!)
3. Peace at last - the joy that comes from internalizing the new experience and being fulfilled

Introduction to the material

yeah, easy stuff. alright.
Prophets - prophecies - I know this. 

It drives you totally crazy - unsettling - trying to fit the new pieces into your current framework (or re-create the framework!!)

Wait.
There's new stuff here.
Wait.
That doesn't fit!
I have to re-think this!
Why do you DO this to me!?!?

Peace at last - the joy that comes from internalizing the new experience and being fulfilled.

Hey Ms. Jessica -
despite all the mistakes in the material
I am really learning and loving this study!
No, really!