Montessori materials are designed to engage children in active, meaningful learning. One such tool, Montessori Three Part Cards, offers a unique, interactive method for teaching children new vocabulary and concepts. These cards serve as a foundation for learning language, categorization, and even more complex ideas in a simple yet effective way. What Are Montessori Three […]
Montessori education is renowned for its hands-on approach to learning, and the Montessori Metal Insets are no exception. Typically used to enhance fine motor skills and handwriting, these metal shapes can also introduce children to the concept of symmetry in a playful and engaging way. In this post, we’ll guide you through a simple and […]
Estimation is an essential math skill that helps children develop number sense and problem-solving abilities. It encourages them to make educated guesses, understand quantities, and improve their overall mathematical thinking. Incorporating estimation activities into your child’s routine can be both fun and educational, providing a hands-on approach to learning numbers. Here’s a simple and engaging […]
This post contains affiliate links to the products I use for this activity in my own home. If you make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Graphs and charts are a great way to display information, but all too often the examples children […]
In Montessori, formal math instruction doesn’t start until a child is at least four years old. This time frame has to do with the sensitive period for math (which is between four and seven years of age), but it also gives children ample time to develop pre-mathematic skills. In this blog post, we’ll explore three […]
This post contains affiliate links to the products I use for this activity in my own home. If you make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! When you think about math, what do you think of? Numbers and symbols? Operations and variables… maybe […]
This is the first article in a two-part series. Check back next week for detailed tips and solutions to common problems when introducing an independence routine! Last week we talked about the importance of independence and ways to bring more into your back to school routine (you can find that post here if you missed […]
This post contains affiliate links to the products I use for this activity in my own home. If you make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! When I was teaching public school, my students always struggled with circle math (finding the radius, diameter, […]
This is the first article in a two-part series. Check back next week for detailed tips and solutions to common problems when introducing an independence routine! Back to school season is here! Whether your child is already in the classroom or will be back soon, now is a great time to think about introducing more […]
This post contains affiliate links to some of my favorite products. If you make a purchase, Montessori Math Studio will receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! In this week’s Five Minute Math activity, we explore the different flat shapes that make up common three-dimensional shapes. This […]
