Knowledge of similarities and differences precedes most math activities. Once these concepts are in place, children will use math materials to learn to identify numerals by name and understand basic one-to-one correspondence. They will use this knowledge to perform the basic mathematical operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using a variety of specifically-designed Montessori math materials. Children also have an opportunity to work with money, time, and fractions.
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| Sandpaper Numerals Associating numeral forms with numeral name |
Spindle Boxes Associating numerals with quantities |
Beginning Decimal Work Associating numerals with quantities into the thousands |
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| The Hundreds Board Sequencing numbers 1 to 100 |
45 Layout Associating numbers and quantities to 9000 |
Hanging Teen Board Associating numberals with quantities |
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| Addition with Objects | Addition with Bead Bars | Addition using Bank Materials |
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| Subtraction with Objects | Subtraction using Bank Materials | Multiplicaton with Bead Bars |
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| Multiplication Board | Division with Objects | Division Board |
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| Money Activities | Fraction Activities | Time Activities |