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Introduction to Numerals of the Decimal System
Presentation
“This is one. This is how we write one. This is ten. This is how we write ten.” Continue with 3 Period Lesson.
Introduce the hundred and the thousand in the same manner.
Show the child the magic trick.
Variations
- “What is missing?” game
- Turn cards over. Ask the child to identify the numerals from the size of the card.
- Place cards randomly. Ask the child to order first by looking, then by touching only.
Extensions
- Child makes own set of cards
- Child colors in numerals
- Child creates own version of presentation tray
Resources
- Place Value Cards from Montessori Printshop
- DIY Golden Bead Presentation Tray
- Youtube video Presentation Tray lesson
- Montessori Golden Beads from Amazon
- Montessori Introduction to Decimal Quantity with Tray
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