Mealtimes at Baan Tha Aad School

Dr. Maria Montessori believed that mealtimes are excellent learning opportunity for children. Every mealtime is a chance to practice the many valuable grace and courtesies that helps the children to participate in social meals out in public and in the future. 


Children serving & passing food to their peers

 

During my recent observation at Baan Tha Aad Montessori converted classroom in Mae sot, the teacher rung her small bell and the children got ready to wash their hands. In a moment the children sat cross legged in a line facing each other. I noticed the grace of movement as some students took turns to serve and pass the food to their peers and the usage of please and thank you words. This really inspired us to sit and share this practical life experience with them. Soon, when everyone got seated we said a short prayer and enjoyed our meals.



Seated ready to have their meals