Math games, kinesthetic materials, and hands-on experiences are the best way to introduce children to the world of abstract mathematical concepts. At the age of 4 and 5 children often start to show great interest in exploring numbers and quantities in everyday life. Maria Montessori developed a sequence of presentations and materials that help children …
Do your students enjoy working with clip cards? My children absolutely love incorporating pegs into their math work. I am very excited to share with you my new math freebie with addition problems that feature the number rods clipart. I have prepared 24 clip cards that accomplish several goals – students are invited to practice …
Would you like your students to do some extra practice working with addition facts that add to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10? I added a new freebie to the Math Activities section of the Resource Library. Sums to 10 task cards can be used with bead bars or with clipart bars included in …
Raising children in a world built-on on mathematical principles, to form and nourish understanding and practice of fundamental math, is a must in parenthood. While there are many Montessori materials and tools we use and recommend, elementary algebra lessons are special! A child’s mind comfortable with mathematics and mathematical games is capable to perceive, adapt, …
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Classroom shelf arrangements with learning activities and games for five-year-olds are as unique as a child’s or group of children’s interests present to be. But many Montessori-minded environment setups are guided by the same principles and ideas. Children are invited to work with activities that Montessori homeschooling activities for a five-year-old could include practical life …
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If you’re looking for fun, hands-on activities for your 3-year-old, there are plenty of options to choose from! Here are a few ideas: 1. Sensory bins: Fill a plastic bin with items that will engage your child’s senses, such as rice, beans, or sand. Add in small toys or objects for them to explore and …
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I often get asked where to purchase Montessori materials, what I consider Montessori essentials, what handmade items are best for those who prefer handcrafted materials, etc. Below you will find a list of materials, resources, and toys I sincerely recommend. Everything on this list is of high quality and value. I’ve gathered resources and products …
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Understanding place value is a fundamental skill that lays an important foundation for so many mathematical concepts. With place value, children learn to comprehend the number system and the magnitude of numbers. This math printable includes place value mats for two, three, and four-digit numbers; task cards with tens, hundreds, and thousands, and three types …
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Geoboard or pegboard task cards for making shapes and patterns by attaching rubber bands. Geoboard is a great math manipulative that helps children develop finger strength, and gain a basic understanding of shapes and their properties. There are nine A4 task cards with winter-themed patterns included in the download. Each card also comes with an …
Preschool Activity Prefilled Planner has inspired me to create learning activity packs for children that are centered around topics children often find fascinating. The very first pack that I designed introduces preschool and kindergarten aged children to the world of prehistoric creatures – dinosaurs.