DD2 has just started at a Montessori nursery.
They have a "uniform" of a smock-style apron, which the children wear all morning. In common with most of the other new children, DD is not too keen on wearing it - she's the sort of child that likes to strip off at a moment's notice, so probably doesn't like the extra layer.
To be fair, the nursery is not pressing the issue or making them wear them when they don't want to. But all the established children do wear them, so I guess they will conform eventually!
I just wondered if this is a standard Montessori thing? Do aprons have some deep philosophical purpose - or is it just someone's bright idea?!