Category Archives: Math

The Decimal Board, age 8+

The Decimal Board is a unique material design for the Montessori environment. Traditionally, the decimal system is introduced around age 8 or 9 in the context of money, fraction, and other real-life experiences. The decimal system is used in many areas such as money, science, and even areas like sports.  Therefore, it is important that children have a strong understanding of the decimal system, and this begins with knowing how to read and write decimals. 

Banker Game Complete Set, Ages 7-8+

Bank Game

The Banker Game is a Montessori collaborative math exercise that invites children to work together. This is perfect because elementary learners love to work with peers, especially when the work requires a large amount of cards to select from.  The Banker Game’s main purpose is to multiply large multiplicands with one, two, three, or more […]

Mathematical Terms 6-9

Developing math skills is constantly at the center of concern for many educators and parents. The content area itself is like a new language with a set of rules to apply in unknown contexts. Providing children with precise and accurate language while working on math skills is crucial in the development of their confidence and capacity to compound knowledge and progress healthily.

Subtraction Strips, Age 5+

Subtraction Strips

The Subtraction Strips set has been designed by Dr. Daniels Jutras, director of the Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute, as an alternative material for the Montessori Subtraction Strip Board. We proudly manufacture this exclusive math material to respond to diverse learners in Montessori classrooms. The Subtraction Strips set is made in our facility in Sri […]

Hundred Chain & Hundred Board

Mathematics, 4-5 Humans are known to have a natural ability for mathematics that can be further developed through nurturing. Dr. Montessori defined this optimum period for developing the mathematical mind as the sensitive period for math, which occurs between ages four and six.  Around age four, children are formally introduced to Montessori math materials to […]

Mathematics Task Cards, Common Core, Grade 1

Mathematics Task Cards, Common Core Grade 1

In this post, we would like to share with you Mathematics Grade 1 Common Core Task Cards. This post will guide you through understanding how children can practice and demonstrate their math skills using our Task Cards. The Task Cards are used with the Montessori materials and will help children meet and exceed expectations from States standards.

Introduction to US Currency, Ages 6-9

We are excited to introduce our new math curriculum, the Introduction to US Currency Complete Set! Children are introduced to the US currency (coins and notes) and are learning real-life problem-solving skills using money. This complete set includes 56 Task Cards and all you need to meet the needs of children ages 6-9. We have […]

Montessori Algebraic Peg Board

Algebraic Peg Board

Mathematics 6-12 The Montessori Algebraic Peg Board is an excellent material to be used in the elementary years. It consists of a square wooden board containing 900 holes. The board is accompanied by hierarchical colored pegs and metal bowls with which learners are familiar. In some exercises, the colors won’t matter, whereas; in other exercises, […]

Study of Congruence, Similarities, and Equivalence

Geometry 6-12 In the early years of their education, Montessori learners are exposed to an abundance of materials that indirectly refine the mathematical mind formation. Perhaps the most impactful material is the set of Constructive Triangles. They consist of five boxes with various shapes filled with colorful shapes. Out of small parts, children explore different […]