In everyday life, we use estimation and rounding, two skills that help us mentally assess numbers. They can be used to simplify numbers and understand them better, or they can be used to do mental math faster.
Tag Archives: #montessorielementary
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Jan
Jan
The Decanomial Box Task Cards have been designed to support learners aged 6 and up beginning to work —implicitly—with multiplication. Ultimately, the Montessori Decanomial Box is used to provide learners with a physical model of the multiplication table.
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Jan
Jan
The Wooden Equivalent Figure Material Complete Set is an affordable version of the unique Montessori math material, Equivalent Figures Material. Equivalent Figures Material allows learners to explore the concept of equivalences by deconstructing shapes to create new shapes that can be used for measuring areas.
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Jan
Jan
Puzzles Maps are introduced at the primary level around age 5. They consist of eight maps representing the seven continents and the world. The large colorful puzzles contain movable pieces with knobs and can be accompanied by large outline charts. These puzzle maps represent the political boundaries of the world. Before learning about political boundaries, children will have […]
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Dec
Dec
Before approaching the study of volume, learners have had experience with solids in their environment using the Pink Tower, the Brown Stairs, the Geometric Solids, and the rods.
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Dec
Dec
Alison’s Montessori team has been working on expanding access to Montessori-aligned chemistry materials to all elementary learners. In this post, we would like to share how you can introduce some of our newly created and published materials.
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Dec
Dec
Thunderstorms occur at a rate of 2000 per day around the world. They are a vital natural process for the biosphere. When thunderstorms occur, a release of energy helps warm up the atmosphere and balance electrical charges.
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Nov
Nov
We are excited to add to our series of natural habitats, The Coral Reef materials. The Coral Reef materials break down the parts of a coral reef to let children appreciate the beauty and benefits of such a natural habitat and reveal its vulnerability to neglect and damage. Learners will be able to distinguish the […]
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Oct
Oct
This week, we would like to provide a rationale for introducing the Multi-Base Bead Frame Premium Quality Complete Set to your learners. In the present time, arithmetic calculations are based on what is called the base ten model. This means we can only use nine numerals before needing two digits to represent more numerals (1, […]
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Oct
Oct
The Periodic Table of the Elements (PTE) is at the heart of Montessori Cosmic Education. It provides an organized illustration of the building blocks of life, atoms. Children learn that the first element of hydrogen is the most abundant in the universe. It can be found in stars and the human body. Under immense pressure and […]