Category Archives: Math

Arithmetic, Math

Money Games, Ages 6-12

Posted on by Leila Farley
26
Feb

Teaching financial literacy to children as young as six through Montessori materials offers invaluable benefits for their future financial well-being. Early exposure to concepts like budgeting, saving, and responsible spending instills lifelong habits that can lead to financial independence and success. Our new material, Money Games, provides hands-on learning experiences that engage children and empower them to understand the value of money and the importance of making informed financial decisions.

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Arithmetic, History, Math, Timeline of Ancient Civilization

The Study of Greek Numerals, Ages 6-9

Posted on by Leila Farley
11
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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Arithmetic, Math

Napier’s Bones, Ages 10-12

Posted on by Leila Farley
30
Dec

The Napier’s Bones is a mathematical tool that dates back to the 17th century. Invented by the Scottish mathematician John Napier, it’s a clever set of rectangular rods nestled in a frame, and each divided into multiple squares. These strips, also named “bones,” were designed to simplify complex multiplication and division problems, making mathematical calculations more accessible and efficient. 

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Arithmetic, Math

Rational & Irrational Numbers, Ages 8-12

Posted on by Leila Farley
Rational & Irrational Numbers, Ages 8-12
15
Oct

It is important to learn to classify numbers because it helps us understand the different types of numbers and how they are related to each other. For example, if children are solving a math problem, they need to know what type of number they are working with in order to choose the correct operation.

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Arithmetic, Math

Decimal Stamp Game, Ages 9-12

Posted on by Leila Farley
Decimal Stamp Game, Ages 9-12
23
Sep

Decimal fractions are fractions where the denominators are 10, 100, 1000, and so on. When introduced in the early upper elementary years, children use a similar visual representation they used when learning about place value.

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Math

Bar Graph, Ages 6-12

Posted on by Leila Farley
17
Sep

Graphing is a valuable skill for children to learn and can be introduced as early as late primary years when using our new material, Bar Graph Complete Set! Learning to graph helps children understand data and relationships and can also help them develop their spatial reasoning skills. It does so by showing data using visual representations. Graphs can be used to show how things change over time or to compare different things.

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History, Math, Timeline of Ancient Civilization

The Study of Roman Numbers, Ages 8+

Posted on by Leila Farley
24
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.

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Arithmetic, Math

Napier’s Local Arithmetic Board

Posted on by Leila Farley
The Napier's Local Arithmetic Board
24
Jul

The Napier’s Local Arithmetic Board is a tool that can be used to teach multiplication to elementary learners (ages 10-12) in your Montessori classroom. It is a hands-on way to practice mathematical skills, and it can help students develop a better understanding of how multiplication works, and provide a deeper insight into the base 2 system.

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Math

Comparing Fractions, Ages 6-9

Posted on by Leila Farley
Comparing Fractions
06
Jul

We have created a new set of task cards, Comparing Fractions, to help learners understand and manipulate fractions. Our set consists of 56 cards divided into five sections. Knowing how to compare fractions allows them to determine which bit is larger or smaller and to order them from least to most significant to least. Understanding […]

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Geometry, Math

The Study of Area, Ages 9-12

Posted on by Leila Farley
04
Jun

In the Montessori system, grades 4-6 are equivalent to the upper elementary level. Therefore, our new set of task cards, The Study of Surface Area, is classified as a 9-12-year-old material. However, basic calculations such as measuring a square or a rectangle can be introduced in the late lower elementary years.

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