Dr. Montessori once said that “the hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence.” In effect, the hands allow humans to perform daily activities, which is possible due to their complex structure. Our new materials on the Anatomy of a Human Hand aim to help children develop an appreciation for this firsthand knowledge that is the […]
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duces human anatomy in the late elementary years in the form of nomenclature cards. At Alison’s Montessori, we have been striving to create materials to introduce human anatomy to younger children. This allows them to gain awareness of how their body functions, which empowers them to make healthy choices.
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Geometry 6-12 In the early years of their education, Montessori learners are exposed to an abundance of materials that indirectly refine the mathematical mind formation. Perhaps the most impactful material is the set of Constructive Triangles. They consist of five boxes with various shapes filled with colorful shapes. Out of small parts, children explore different […]
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Dr. Montessori believed in introducing Geometry to preschool-aged children. Her way to achieve this was by using children’s senses as a vehicle for learning. In the primary level, children explore geometry through the manipulation of sensorial materials which include the Geometric Solids, the Geometric Cabinet, the Constructive Triangles, and the Blue Constructive Triangles. Concepts are […]
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The study of botany is a natural and spontaneous occurrence in children since plants are found in abundance in their environment. They demonstrate this trait by observing plants, collecting leaves, comparing colors and shapes, and asking questions. Because of this strong connection that humans have with nature, Dr. Montessori developed sensorial and linguistic materials for […]
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Sunlight energy is a vital source of energy for most living things on Earth. Plants have the ability to channel light energy into chemical energy to build living tissues. Only a few organisms on Earth have this ability such as plants, algae, and a few bacteria. The process by which plants create chemical compounds to […]
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The study of the function of words is first introduced in the primary level to children ages 5-6, who are beginning to comfortably read words that contain blended consonants and phonograms from the Blue and Green Language Series. This work aims to provide children with a sensory experience while being introduced to parts of speech […]
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Three Domains of Life The Montessori Biology elementary curriculum introduces biological classification based on cellular structure. Children are presented a series of science charts that allow them to process and classify large amounts of organisms. The first chart introduced to children is the Three Domains of living organisms, followed by the Six Kingdoms: the Prokaryotes […]
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Did you know that November is the National Native American Heritage Month? It is an opportunity for children to learn about the indigenous people, their history, ancestry, traditions, and lasting contributions that are still used today! From the Arctic to the tip of South America, America was populated with millions of Native Americans who had […]
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Negative Numbers are used in everyday life, from temperature measurement to points and penalties in games. Thus, children naturally experience negative numbers, and by the time they reach the elementary years, they are ready to use them in a variety of mathematical contexts. Our new material, Negative Numbers, is an innovative concept aiming to demonstrate, […]