Today, we are playing a fun extension to the numbers memory game by incorporating colors into the number-memorization process. This activity is very simple DIY at home: no specialized Montessori material is required. What…
This is a super easy DIY math counting activity to teach your child simple addition, number recognition and numeral to quantity association. This is also an awesome fine and gross motor exercise as those little fingers…
Happy 🐣 Easter! Easter is a time to celebrate new life, and spring in all its glory. We give thanks for having peace and for our family, for beautiful blooming flowers, for newborn animals,…
Adrian is familiar with Montessori Teen Board and the concept of building teens, so it is time to introduce the Tens Board. (Buy the Teen & Tens Board set here and beads for the Teen Board here or…
What is Montessori Math? In a traditional math curriculum, children are introduced abstract numeration before they can understand the actual quantity. Number "one"/1 is just a symbol representing a quantity (holding one apple in…
In a 👻 Halloween spirit, today, we are exploring a black bean sensory bin filled with Halloween inspired objects. Sensory bins have been my children's favorite activity, and today, I am adding a little…
Today, we are exploring animals, counters, quantity and numerals. Adrian would count the animals, and then place a corresponding number of marble underneath, filling just the exact number of empty square boxes. Zebra –…
This wooden number-to-quantity interlocking self-correcting Numbers Puzzle (buy similar here) is more abstract as a toddler is not actually holding any quantity to substantiate the value (like with Spindles or Numbers Rods), but rather matches…
Today is Easter, and we have so much planed! From meeting Mr. Bunny at the Egg Hunt, to watching our favorite HOP movie (buy here), to Easter-themed writing, counting and egg decorating! The tracing…
Today is Easter and Julia (5 1/2 years old) and Adrian (17 months) are eager to do some Easter Themed Activities. MATH – counting (adding) using marbles. MATH – counting a quantity and selecting the correct numeral; sand-tracing.…