Montessori education emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning, and the use of Montessori Vocabulary Cards is a perfect example of this. These cards are designed to introduce children to new words, build their vocabulary, and foster an understanding of the world around them through visual and tactile learning. Vocabulary cards offer a rich, interactive way to explore […]
A fun, fall themed way to practice fine motor and fraction skills!
Here in Oregon, our weather is heating up- which makes it the perfect time for some water play! In this edition of “Five Minute Math”, we explore measuring and comparing liquids (while also practice the fine motor pouring). This post contains affiliate links to some of my favorite materials- I receive a small commission (at […]
The norm in math education seems to be “more”- more graphics, more music, more colors, more sounds. With the prevalence of iPads in the classroom, math is often taught through flashy apps with avatars and silly games. Pick up any math workbook at the store and you’ll see what I mean- the pages are crowded […]
As your child embarks on their academic journey, you may wonder about the best ways to help them understand math, a subject that can be both exciting and challenging. In this article, we’ll explore two different approaches to teaching math: the Montessori method and the traditional method. My hope is that by understanding these approaches, […]
