Outdoor Broom (70 cm)
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
An outdoor broom of 70 cm, for the terrace, the path and the doorstep. Outdoors is where sweeping stops being a tidying exercise and becomes actual work: there is more to move, it comes back tomorrow, and the child can see the line between swept and not swept from across the yard. Same 70 cm as the indoor brooms, so a child who has learned the stroke inside takes it straight out. 70 cm.
“The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence.”
The Outdoor Broom's 70cm height transforms sweeping from an adult task into accessible work for young children.
- Gross motor coordination through whole-body sweeping movements
- Environmental awareness and responsibility for outdoor spaces
- Cause-and-effect understanding as debris moves with broom strokes
- Sequential thinking in planning efficient sweeping patterns
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In Montessori environments, real tools sized for small bodies fulfill the child's deep need to contribute meaningfully to their community. The wooden handle and natural bristles of this broom connect children to authentic materials while they care for outdoor spaces. Through sweeping pathways and patios, children experience the direct relationship between their efforts and environmental order. The broom's sturdy construction withstands the vigorous movements of beginning sweepers while teaching respect for tools. This outdoor cleaning tool bridges the gap between indoor practical life work and care of the external environment, allowing children to extend their sense of responsibility beyond classroom walls. The physical act of sweeping with this properly-sized broom develops whole-body coordination as children learn to control the bristles' movement across different outdoor surfaces.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Designate a specific outdoor area for sweeping practice. Mark boundaries with cones or chalk lines. Scatter leaves or sand to create visible sweeping opportunities.
- 1
Demonstrate carrying the broom horizontally with both hands
Model walking slowly to prevent bristles from hitting others - 2
Show sweeping motion: place bristles flat, push forward, lift slightly on return
Start with short strokes, gradually increasing length as control improves - 3
Sweep debris into small piles, working systematically across the area
Use landmarks like pathway edges to organize sweeping patterns - 4
Gather piles using dustpan or into collection container
This step reinforces the complete cycle of work
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
Outdoor Broom (70 cm)
