Instructions to the Square Root Board

The square root board shows in a simple way the essence of squaring a number and calculating a square root. For both operations, children should already have multiplication experience. Performing square roots becomes very easy with the board, because one can see that is it the opposite of squaring. In order to square a number, [...]

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Multiplication with children

Learning basic math becomes easy when we understand why it might be useful in real life! Multiplication is really an expanded form of addition. We need it when we want to add several things of the same value. This can be communicated to children in informal ways: It is needed in daily life, for example [...]

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DIY First Writing Materials

There are infinite ways to make the first writing attempts fun for children. Most children in Montessori schools learn reading through writing. Here is some inspiration! FIRST WRITING PROJECTS WITH COLLAGES Prepare paper, scissors and glue. Always let your child have a separate set of tools and paper. Find beautiful simple pictures, best with one [...]

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DIY Blue Triangles Box

The Blue Triangles is a Montessori material composed of 12 right-angled blue triangles. This material familiarizes the child with the ever-recurring right angle, and with the symmetrical shapes made of triangles. You can create this material together with children as an art project. When you work and play with this material, also help your child [...]

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DIY Montessori Cut-Out Numerals and Counters

This is a Montessori-material to comprehend the distinction between even and odd numbers. For schools I would suggest purchasing from www.nienhuis.com. It costs $50, and it is made of beautiful hard wood resistant for being used by many children. However, teachers can also create this material with the children. On this picture you see the [...]

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DIY Montessori Materials

I’ve prepared a new series of blogs with step-by-step directions for crafting Montessori materials and miscellaneous math and writing materials. I’m using inexpensive raw materials, such as beads and buttons, which can also be replaced by nature materials such as seashells and pebbles – which are free! Crafting these materials can become a project together [...]

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Math can be fun!…with hands-on learning materials!

Get inspired!! Math teacher, tutors and parents can make lessons way more interesting and accessible with hands-on learning materials. Children love to play and learn with the materials also after the lesson, in self-directed ways. To see, touch and play with the ‘Times Tables’: The Decanom, developed by Dr.Maria Montessori Learning decimals with REAL money!! [...]

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