Estimation is a funny thing. There are so many ways to estimate and so many different ranges that are acceptable. How precise does our guess need to be? Should we guess to the nearest dollar? The nearest ten dollars? The nearest thousand dollars? Because of these variables, estimation can be very difficult to learn. The […]
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Comparison is a skill that many grade school children struggle with. The idea of “less than” and “more than” get tricky, especially when you throw in large numbers and symbols. Why not help your child practice with a fun collection activity? Here’s how: For older children: if comparison statements are easy, challenge your child to […]
Many of us have a negative connotation of the dreaded word/ story problem, but did you know that story problems are all around us? Anytime you do math with a purpose, you are ‘writing’ and solving a story problem! What’s more, if we can help our children see the prevalence of math in the real […]
Skip-counting is a great skill to practice- not only is it a building block towards multiplication mastery, but it also helps improve a child’s number sense! In Montessori, we first introduce skip counting with our bead chains, but you can do it any time and any where! In this week’s five minute math, we encourage […]
In math, symmetry means that one part of a shape or object looks exactly the same as another part when you flip, slide, or turn it. Imagine folding a piece of paper in half: if both halves match perfectly, the shape has symmetry. You can easily explore symmetry with your child- all you need is […]
One of my favorite things about Montessori is the way it encourages a growth mindset. Montessori guides spend a great deal of time watching our children, without judgement, in order to connect them with the right material at the right time. So, too, do we observe our own thoughts and opinions, quietly and without judgement. […]
Today’s Activity: Measure and Compare If your children are anything like mine, they love using “adult” tools. The tape measure is a favorite in my household… so let’s leverage that interest into some easy math learning! How to do it: Grab a tape measure (or other measuring device, such as a yard stick or ruler) […]
