This section of our Montessori classroom fulfills the desire of children and young adults to make a contribution towards maintaining the classroom. In contrast to the widespread aversion in our society for housekeeping activities, children generally long for opportunities to express how valuable and independent they are. In working with water, soap, brooms, bowls, silverware, etc. under the close supervision of teachers, the qualities of concentration, memory, and a sense of order are being developed because these activities are taught as sequential exercises. Not only do these activities prepare children for the work contained in the more academic material of the classroom but children continue practicing these behaviors in the home environment making a very positive contribution there.