Educators and parents often seek ways to make history engaging and accessible to children. The Montessori method emphasizes hands-on learning and self-directed exploration, making it an excellent approach to studying significant historical events like the formation of the 13 colonies.
Category Archives: History
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Oct
Oct
The Electoral College is a complex concept in American politics. To introduce this topic in a Montessori classroom, we’ve developed a unique hands-on material that allows children to explore the electoral process in a concrete and engaging way. Children will learn how presidential candidates receive electoral votes.
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Feb
Feb
The Greek numeral system, used centuries ago, laid the foundation for the Roman numerals we encounter today. Studying Greek numbers isn’t just about learning an obsolete system; it’s about understanding the evolution of math and appreciating the intellectual achievements of ancient civilizations. This fosters a deeper connection to math, making it more than just equations and calculations.
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Feb
Feb
Presidents of the United States Complete Set is a new and exciting material at Alison’s Montessori that will enrich your students’ or children’s learning experience and inspire them to learn more about the history and the leaders of the United States. Our new material consists of two large charts, 46 labels, and corresponding research cards. […]
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Dec
Dec
Our Montessori material, “Landmarks of the World,” is a great way to introduce elementary learners to some of the most famous landmarks in the world. The material consists of two large charts, 88 movable pictures, and 88 research cards, which provide information about each landmark.
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Jul
Jul
We are excited to share our new educational Roman numerals material, the Study of Roman Numbers Complete Set. This material set includes an instructional guide, wooden Roman numerals, task cards to learn to convert Arabic numbers to Roman numerals, and a timeline to practice placing labels century by century in both Arabic numbers and Roman numerals.
Clock of Eons, Geography, Geology, History, Science, Timeline of Life
Tectonic Plates Complete Set, Ages 9-12
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Jul
Jul
Our new educational material consists of a stunning set of five puzzles representing the drifts, which can be used to help children visualize the process of continental drift and learn about the different periods in Earth’s history. In addition to the puzzles, our material Tectonic Plates Complete Set also includes five control charts, 47 research cards on the topic of continental drift, as well as 25 task cards children can work on to reflect and learn more. The complete set includes two wooden storage boxes.
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Jun
Jun
We are excited to introduce you to our new Montessori-aligned and innovative materials on The Three Branches of Government! We have designed 11 Research Cards, 23 Task Cards, and a comprehensive large chart to help children explore and understand the fascinating concept of the three branches of government.
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Sep
Sep
Why is it important to learn about National Parks? National Parks are natural environments preserved for the benefits of the people and future generations. National Parks are areas with native ecosystems that offer an abundance of recreational and educational opportunities to learn about natural habitats.
Clock of Eons, Fundamental Human Needs, History, Timeline of Ancient Civilization, Timeline of Life
The Great Stories, Ages 6-9+
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Aug
Aug
The term Cosmic Education has always fascinated the Montessori community and for a valid reason; Dr. Montessori perceived all content areas of learning as connected to the beginning of time.
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