Corn Broom (90 cm)
The tallest broom in the range at 90 cm, untreated pine with corn bristle. Height is what separates the four brooms, and it is not a detail: a broom taller than the child cannot be steered, the head lifts off the floor and the sweeping turns into pushing. At 90 cm this one is for the oldest children in the room and for the adult who sweeps alongside them, which matters, because a child who only ever sees a toy sized broom learns that cleaning is a children's game rather than something the room needs.
“Children display a universal love of mathematics, which is par excellence the science of precision, order, and intelligence.”
The Corn Broom with its 90cm handle addresses the young child's profound need to contribute to their community through real work.
- Develops gross motor coordination through sweeping movements
- Builds hand-eye coordination when directing bristles to specific areas
- Strengthens concentration through focused cleaning tasks
- Cultivates sense of order by maintaining clean environments
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Natural corn bristles provide authentic resistance against floor surfaces, giving children genuine sensory feedback about their sweeping movements. The wooden handle's specific length allows three-to-six-year-olds to maintain proper posture while sweeping, preventing strain and enabling sustained engagement. This broom transforms the act of cleaning from an adult chore into a child's purposeful activity. The decorative colored binding bands serve as visual markers where small hands naturally grip, promoting consistent hand placement. Through daily use of this corn broom, children develop the coordination between large arm movements and precise wrist control necessary for effective sweeping. The weight and balance of natural corn bristles attached to wood create just enough resistance to build strength without overwhelming young muscles. This real tool validates children's desire to participate in maintaining their classroom environment through meaningful work.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the corn broom in a designated hook at child's eye level. Mark a small area on the floor with tape to define the sweeping space. Set a dustpan nearby.
- 1
Demonstrate holding the broom with both hands on the colored binding bands
Show slow, deliberate movements from left to right - 2
Practice short sweeping strokes within the taped area
Count strokes aloud to maintain rhythm - 3
Gather swept materials into a small pile
Use overlapping strokes to collect all debris - 4
Guide bristles to push pile onto dustpan
Angle broom at 45 degrees for best collection
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
Brands used by
schools worldwide
European brands
AMI
Endorsed
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