Mathematics, 9-12 Montessori math materials aim to aid children develop a mathematical mind by using conceptual math, rather than procedural math. In Primary classrooms (age 3-6), children are introduced to the Addition Snake Game, and the Subtraction Snake Game, which provide ample of practice within the decimal system. Children build golden bead snakes by counting […]
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The classic Montessori Addition Snake Game‘s purpose is to provide practice with the combinations of numbers that make ten. The Addition Snake Game also allows children to memorize addition facts. Indirectly, children go through a kinesthetic multi-step process that enhances executive function and self-regulation skills. The process requires children to work using their working memory […]
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Biology, 6-12 Why should children learn about cells? Cells are the building blocks of any living organism. A cell contains all the elements essential for life, and serve as a unit of classification. Cells can be specialized, and have specific functions. With the invention of the microscope, we were able to redefine biological classification based […]
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Elementary children have a fascination for natural disasters. They are frightening and intriguing at the same time. When children understand what causes natural disasters, their fear tends to transform into amazement! The tectonic plates are encountered several times in the Montessori curriculum through geology, functional geography, and history. Children learn that the Earth’s crust is […]
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The Montessori language approach is quite unique when compared to traditional education. The elementary curriculum is comprised of the following components: Word Study, Mechanics of Writing, Sentence Analysis, Verb Conjugation, and Grammar Sentences. In a school setting, a Montessori classroom offers presentations of these components through key experiences, which serve as affective connections between the […]
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Mathematics In the Primary classroom, children practice arithmetic skills using the Addition and Negative Snake Games. They become acquainted with the concept of replacing every 10 color beads with a golden bead bar and creating a golden snake, which is the point of interest. The Multiplication Snake Game is similar to the Addition Snake Game. […]
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Language 9-12 Children in Lower Elementary learn conjugation in simple Tense using the verb “to love.” They develop an understanding of the syntactic order and grammatical semantics of the English language. In Upper Elementary, children are ready to form more complex sentences using the wide variety of conjugation found in the English language. They are […]
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Language Arts, 6-9 Materials Materials -3 labels for the 3 tenses (Past, present future) -3 sets of labels (Singular/Plural) -3 sets of labels (Pronouns: I, you, he…) Using the Instructional Guide, the adult conducts a formal presentation with Verb 1 Cards, in the Present tense. Verb Conjugation 6-9
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Language, 4+ Dr. Montessori made the brilliant discovery that writing was a natural self-initiated process in children and that could be attained by providing the proper tools. However, writing could not guarantee reading, which is a more complex process.Therefore, following writing practice, children in the Montessori classroom can be offered different reading solutions. The Pink […]
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Astronomy 3-9 The Moon is present in the sky most of the nights. As the moon rotates on its axis as much as it revolves around the Earth, we constantly see the same face lit up. It takes approximately 4 weeks for the Moon to revolve around the Earth. The Phases of the Moon puzzle […]