In Montessori mathematics, the Memory Game is an activity designed to help children develop their memory skills while reinforcing number recognition. The game incorporates movement and encourages both gross and fine motor skills, and is something that children can play together.
To play, you’ll need: a tray, two containers, slips of paper with numbers 0–10 and…
Children in Montessori classrooms are introduced to the decimal system and place value using the Golden Bead Material that represents the values of ten in a concrete manner. The Golden Bead Material is composed of beads that are uniform in size and colour but their quantities change.
The idea is that children gain a sensorial understanding…
A Beginning Subtraction lesson should be presented to a child who understands the concept of numbers (from at least 1-10) and understands the concept of addition. The materials you will need are:
Number jars: you can use spice or jam jars (these will contain counters and equations) and are used for control of error purposes).…
Maria Montessori believed that children can absorb mathematical concepts naturally through the joyful repetition of practical life and sensorial activities. It therefore makes sense that one of the best ways to introduce the principles of fractions is at home through everyday activities, like: cutting a pie, a banana or a sandwich into halves or quarters,…
Montessori’s Odd and Even maths activity (sometimes called Cards and Counters) introduces the abstract concept of odd and even numbers visually, making it easier for little minds to grasp. It is usually introduced after children have become familiar with number concepts taught in: 1)Number Rods, 2)Sandpaper Numbers, 3)Spindle Box and 4)Memory Game Montessori lessons.
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Once a child has understood the concept of numbers from at least 1-10 as well as the principles of addition, he/she will be able to move on to learning subtraction. As with all Montessori math lessons, the aim is to turn abstract concepts into something concrete (with representative materials) thus enabling easier understanding.
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In the Montessori classroom we call our introductory lesson on odd and even numbers, ‘cards and counters’; for which we use traditional Montessori materials – a series of cards featuring numbers from 1-10 and 55 counters (wooden dots). Essentially, the exercise is a visual representation of odd and even numbers; have a look at the…