In most elementary schools, children are introduced to the concept of “reduce, reuse, recycle” during second or third grade, which aligns with the lower elementary grades in Montessori schools. This is usually included in science or environmental studies classes. As students advance through their education, they may encounter discussions on the significance of recycling and sustainability in subjects like social studies, language arts, and math.
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May
May
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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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.
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Mar
Mar
Are you ready to embark on a journey to learn about one of the most important elements on planet earth? That’s right; we’re talking about carbon! Carbon is a fascinating element found in many forms and has numerous benefits for our environment, health, and economy.
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Mar
Mar
How important are number lines? Montessorians know too well the story of Ancient Egyptians who tied knots at equidistance on a rope to measure crops. This is a form of a number line! Every day we use number lines when measuring ingredients, length, or driving along a road. Not only are number lines everywhere, but they […]