Spring and 🐣Easter are in the air, and children are excited to start our themed activities which add a fun dimension to the otherwise mundane numbers learning. In a Montessori Math curriculum, in the beginning, a numeral (which is an abstract representation of a quantity) is always accompanied by an actual quantity so that the child can learn to associate the abstract concept of number "4" with a quantity it represents, for example of four 🐣🐣🐣🐣eggs.
To solidify the concept, Adrian is also using traditional Montessori Sandpaper Numbers (buy here), which add a tactile dimension to the activity. As the child traces the number, s/he is indirectly preparing the hand for writing. We are using these number templates available as a free pack from www.LivingMontessoriNow.com.
On sandpaper numbers, the silhouette of the number is raised and differentiated with the rough sand-paper, offering a child an opportunity to develop a tactile understanding of the number's shape.
Although Adrian recognizes numbers visually, he needs to practice writing them.
Adrian loves using 1 2 3 Count with Me Trace-and-Flip Fun! book. By running a finger along large grooved numbers, a child can explore each shape. Colorful lift-the-flaps on every sturdy page further reinforce easy learning. Each board page features a number (1 through 20) which a child can trace with a finger, along with opening flaps to lift and find a surprise with bright illustrations.
Placing stickers, while tracing a number's shape, promotes fine motor control and it is fun! Here, Adrian is tracing each number template with sparkly dot stickers. A younger child can use a single color sticker, or offer to choose a multi-color pattern for older children. Adrian chose a two-color-pattern to match the colors of the eggs.
Matching the quantity of five eggs to the number 5.
Pattern "tracing" Sandpaper 5 with foam Easter Eggs (yellow-pink-purple-blue).
As yet another extension, a child can make numbers from play-dough.
You can use any counters with this activity: bunnies, carrots, birds, flowers, etc. This activity can also be themed almost for any holiday: simply switch eggs for Christmas Trees, or pumpkins, or Valentine's hearts.
p.s. For more details on Montessori Math curriculum read here a post "Montessori Math Simple ➕ Addition" which gives a summary of What is Montessori Math?
For holiday Easter activities, see here an entire roundup in a post 🐣Easter 🐰Inspired Themed Unit Study.
![•DIY 📦Abacus 🧮 •
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“You can make almost anything out of 📦 cardboard” - said Adrian so here we are: an improved 🧮👌🏻 .
💡 The earlier you start introducing your little one to numerals and quantities, the more success they will have later on in their academic lives. We “officially” started a Montessori Math curriculum with Adrian when he was two years old! I am a strong believer that I would rather be early than late. If the material is introduced too early, a child would simply show no interest and you, as an educator, would simply come back to it later. On the other hand, if the material is introduced too late, the sensitive window of opportunity is closed forever and the chance for a seemingness, natural and effortless absorption of information is now gone! .
Remember, repetition is the key to mastery.
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. 📦🧮 Punch Points :
1. a NUMERAL is a written symbol we, humans, decided to represent a particular quantity (written in black). 2. COUNTERS, also called manipulative, [here pony beads] help children build counting and subitizing abilities while expanding spatial awareness.
3. LEARN ADDENDS of each numeral 2-10!! If children memorize which combinations make each number, they will ace any math problem in a future.⚠️I purposely broke each number into its addends, well, most common combinations such as 5+5=10; 6+4=10 and so forth. .
💡 GOAL: to master SUBITIZING: which is the ability to instantly recognize without counting the number of objects present in a small group. So with practice, you child should instantly tell you what 6 is made of without counting actual beads! .
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“You can make almost anything out of 📦 cardboard” - said Adrian so here we are: an improved 🧮👌🏻 .
💡 The earlier you start introducing your little one to numerals and quantities, the more success they will have later on in their academic lives. We “officially” started a Montessori Math curriculum with Adrian when he was two years old! I am a strong believer that I would rather be early than late. If the material is introduced too early, a child would simply show no interest and you, as an educator, would simply come back to it later. On the other hand, if the material is introduced too late, the sensitive window of opportunity is closed forever and the chance for a seemingness, natural and effortless absorption of information is now gone! .
Remember, repetition is the key to mastery.
.
.
. 📦🧮 Punch Points :
1. a NUMERAL is a written symbol we, humans, decided to represent a particular quantity (written in black). 2. COUNTERS, also called manipulative, [here pony beads] help children build counting and subitizing abilities while expanding spatial awareness.
3. LEARN ADDENDS of each numeral 2-10!! If children memorize which combinations make each number, they will ace any math problem in a future.⚠️I purposely broke each number into its addends, well, most common combinations such as 5+5=10; 6+4=10 and so forth. .
💡 GOAL: to master SUBITIZING: which is the ability to instantly recognize without counting the number of objects present in a small group. So with practice, you child should instantly tell you what 6 is made of without counting actual beads! .
.
#montessorifromtheheart_math
#homeschoolfun #preschoolteacher #teachpreschool #montessori #montessorimaterials #math #homeschoolingmom #sensoryplay #preschoolteachers #finemotorskills #kidsactivities #preschoolactivities #homeschoolpreschool #preschool #toddleractivities #toddlerplay #preschoolteacher #sensoryplay#invitationtolearn #diy #mathematical #mathforkids #montessorimaterials")
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