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Montessori Math Beads Presentation Tray

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The Golden Beads Presentation Tray is the first lesson in Montessori Math: Introducing Place Value and the Decimal System. The Montessori Math Golden Beads Presentation Tray is a simple presentation including one of each of a unit, a ten bar, a hundred square, and a thousand cube. The goal is to introduce the child to the […]

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80 + Easy & Engaging Every Day Montessori Math Extensions

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Learn over Montessori Math Variations for your Homeschool and Classroom

Montessori Math is a beautiful thing. The whole approach to Montessori math and Montessori math extensions inspires me every day. I think, yes, this is how child are supposed to learn math. Check out my post on the philosophy behind Montessori math for more. Montessori Math Extensions & Variations Number Rods Count around the triangle formed […]

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How to Teach a Child to Count Money in the Montessori Classroom

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How to teach a child to count money

Teaching kids about money is an important task. In 2003, I taught second grade at a public charter school in the Orlando area. One of the subjects the students needed to master was counting money. A few students immediately understood the concept, but there were many others who didn’t understand it at all. I sat down with each […]

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Montessori Math Composition of Symbols

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Composition of Symbols is a lesson within Place Value and the Decimal System of Montessori Math. This work needs a complete set of numerals. The Composition of Symbols Presentation Request the child take the tray and bring you a numeral that says “5” units. When he returns, ask him to tell you what he brought […]

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Montessori Math Equivalence & Crisis of Nine Tray

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Equivalence Crisis Tray – Montessori Math Lesson Equivalence Tray – Presentation I Invite the child to see some new work with the golden beads. Spread a mat: “This is the equivalence tray. Some people call it the Crisis of Nine tray. Let’sd look at these beads and count them. We’ll start with the units.” Count the […]

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Montessori Math Cards and Counters Lesson

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The Cards and Counters Lesson is the last lesson within Numeration of Montessori Math. Click this link to view the AMS Montessori Math Lessons Sequence. Invite the child to do the work. Get a mat and spread it on the floor. Presentation I  Name the cards and counters. Randomly place numerals out. Ask for the […]

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