The Detective Game is one of the most engaging language games in the primary classroom! It consists of a wooden box with a lid containing triangles that vary in shape, size, and color. This work is first introduced as a one-on-one lesson, then can be practiced independently or within a small group. The presentation aims […]
Author Archives: Leila Farley
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Before approaching the study of volume, learners have had experience with solids in their environment using the Pink Tower, the Brown Stairs, the Geometric Solids, and the rods.
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The Hundred Board is a classic Montessori math material introduced to children aged four and up. The purpose of the Hundred Board is to reinforce linear counting and develop a concrete awareness of the decimal system. The Hundred Board consists of a wooden frame with a blue grid of one hundred squares and one hundred […]
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Alison’s Montessori team has been working on expanding access to Montessori-aligned chemistry materials to all elementary learners. In this post, we would like to share how you can introduce some of our newly created and published materials.
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Thunderstorms occur at a rate of 2000 per day around the world. They are a vital natural process for the biosphere. When thunderstorms occur, a release of energy helps warm up the atmosphere and balance electrical charges.
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We are excited to add to our series of natural habitats, The Coral Reef materials. The Coral Reef materials break down the parts of a coral reef to let children appreciate the beauty and benefits of such a natural habitat and reveal its vulnerability to neglect and damage. Learners will be able to distinguish the […]
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Given its complex appearance, it can be daunting to introduce the human lymphatic system. We broke it down into 11 parts that consist of vessels, nodes, and organs. The parts explored with The Lymphatic System Puzzle with Nomenclature Cards (6-9) are: tonsil, right lymphatic duct, axillary lymph nodes, appendix, cervical lymph nodes, inguinal lymph nodes, subclavian vein, thymus gland, thoracic duct, spleen, and popliteal lymph nodes.
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The Rock Layers of the Grand Canyon Puzzle with Nomenclature Cards is one of Alison Montessori’s exclusive materials. Rock Layers of the Grand Canyon is a cross-disciplinary material that links the Timeline of Life to the study of rocks and fossils. It is believed that ancient mountains have given way to an inland ocean, which […]
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Nov
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S.T.E.M. 6-12 Simple Machines We are excited to introduce our new materials that will help you support the study of simple machines! Simple machines are commonly studied as part of an effort to stimulate children’s natural curiosity and potential ingenuity. Simple machines are literally simple tools invented by humans to efficiently accomplish physical tasks that […]
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Elementary Montessori classrooms have the uniqueness to be equipped with the most remarkable mathematical materials. The Cubing Material is one of those materials that are intriguing and enticing for learners.