Jumping and raking is always a blast and our students have plenty of time for this play. In fact, in a Montessori school, we think of it as work. Notice that children are raking and piling leaves together. Notice that each student is getting a turn while others happily wait. This teamwork not only builds community and deep bonds, it prepares students to work with teams in high school, college and beyond. The play is work and the work is fun.
