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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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.
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
Studies show that exposure to nature has a significant positive impact on a child’s cognitive, social, physiological, and emotional development. In Montessori education, botany is an integral part of the program. Children are encouraged to take nature walks regularly and observe in real life how nature unfolds. Because children receive formal education about the characteristics and the needs of living organisms such as plants, they are well aware and enthusiastic about their surroundings. This post aims to demonstrate how Alison’s Montessori Curriculum Materials are comprehensive, scaffolded, satisfying years of learning.
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Mar
Mar
Children will benefit significantly from learning about the parts of a river. Our Parts of a River material encompasses many other natural processes studied in the Montessori Geography curriculum: types of clouds, the water cycle, glaciers and glacial landforms, and land and water forms. Water found on land originates from snow and rain. The precipitation […]
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Feb
Feb
Geography Glaciers can be found on nearly every continent. Some of the most famous glaciers are the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica, the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina, the Margerie Glacier in Alaska, the Furtwängler Glacier in Tanzania, the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers in New Zealand, the Pasterze Glacier in Austria, and the Biafo Glacier […]
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Jun
Jun
The human tongue is an important organ; its function is more than tasting. The tongue is responsible for mastication, deglutition, taste, and speech. The tongue is a muscular organ that can be elongated, rolled, bent, and twisted. It is made of more than 10,000 taste buds that are capable for identifying all 5 different tastes: […]
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Jun
Jun
Around age 5-6, children in Montessori programs use an array of materials to memorize multiplication facts. They learn about multiplication by concretely experiencing the process. They begin to realize that a multiplication is simply an addition of the same number. One of the materials used for memorization of multiplication facts is the Multiplication Bead Board. […]
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May
May
Elementary children have a fascination for natural disasters. They are frightening and intriguing at the same time. When children understand what causes natural disasters, their fear tends to transform into amazement! The tectonic plates are encountered several times in the Montessori curriculum through geology, functional geography, and history. Children learn that the Earth’s crust is […]
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May
May
Mathematics In the Primary classroom, children practice arithmetic skills using the Addition and Negative Snake Games. They become acquainted with the concept of replacing every 10 color beads with a golden bead bar and creating a golden snake, which is the point of interest. The Multiplication Snake Game is similar to the Addition Snake Game. […]