In Montessori classrooms, children can use materials like the colored bead bars and number tiles to physically manipulate the numbers and gain a visual understanding of how they work together. Our Number Bonds Task cards will provide your learners with a problem to solve, along with a visual representation of a number bond. They can be used for review, as a form of self-assessment.
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May
May
At Alison’s Montessori, we continuously strive to provide engaging and educational materials that inspire young learners. We are excited to introduce our latest addition to our Human Anatomy section, the Parts of a Human Kidney Puzzle with Research Cards.
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May
May
Math can be a challenging subject, especially when it comes to understanding the order of operations. To help learners aged 6 to 9 learn about the order of operations, we developed a new set of Montessori math task cards, Order of Operations: PEMDAS, that introduce the PEMDAS acronym. This blog post explains the benefits of this new material for classroom teachers and parents.
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Apr
Apr
Parts of a Spider puzzle is a specially designed puzzle that features a spider and its various body parts that can be removed and placed back on the board. This wooden puzzle is designed to be an interactive way for children to learn about the different parts of a spider, such as its cephalothorax, abdomen, legs, pedicel, pedipalps, spinnerets, and eyes.
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Apr
Apr
Let’s talk about the power of Montessori’s Number Rods with Extension Cards! The Montessori Number Rods are a foundational Montessori material used to introduce children to the basic concepts of math such as counting, number sequencing, and size discrimination. These rods come in varying lengths and colors, each representing a different numerical value. The direct aim of using the Number Rods is to teach children to isolate numbers and comprehend their relative value in a visual, tactile manner. The indirect aim of this work is to develop their concentration, focus, and fine motor skills.
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Apr
Apr
Writing is an important skill for students of all ages, and Montessori classrooms have a unique approach to teaching writing using card materials. This post will explore our language material, the Mechanics of Writing , designed for Montessori elementary learners (6-12). First, let’s understand what card materials are. Card materials are small cards that teach […]
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Apr
Apr
Introducing the concept of time zones to elementary students can seem complex and daunting. However, with our new Montessori-aligned materials, USA Time Zones Study – Complete Set, teaching about USA time zones will be fun, engaging, and relatable for the students! Our complete set consists of two extra large cloth Charts (Control Chart and Mute […]
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Mar
Mar
The Montessori framework is grounded in a child-centered approach to education that values fostering a child’s strengths, independence, and natural curiosity. It is an approach that recognizes that children have an innate hunger for knowledge and exploration learning through hands-on experiences, imagination, and experimentation.
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Mar
Mar
The square of a binomial and a trinomial have several applications in real-life problems and are frequently used in various fields such as physics, engineering, finance, and others.
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Mar
Mar
By learning about these highways, your learners can better understand how transportation has shaped our nation. From the famous Route 66 to the massive highway system created after World War I, our highways have helped to connect people and places across our vast country.