Many of our children are very interested in math! They have entered their sensitive period for numbers and all things related (see post on sensitive periods). The Montessori materials follow the developmental sequence of the child when they become interested in math. We have heard many voices saying the numbers which is called rote counting. This is when a child can repeat the numbers because they have memorized them. We have also seen some number recognition. This is when a child can visually identify the number which we call the symbol. (We use the sandpaper numerals.) We are working toward 1:1 correspondence. This is when a child can match the quantity to the symbol, for example, the number four with four items. Once a child understands this concept, they are able to begin the mathmatical operation of addition. 1-1 correspondence up to 5- this is a good place to begin with those just entering into this type of activity another 1:1 correspondence game with a die table top number rods Montessori cards and counters, matching quantity and symbol. If your child is interested in numbers, take a few pinecones or leaves and count them. In the beginning we may need to touch the object with our finger or four can become six. The children are used to rote counting which can go faster than the finger can move. If we stop on each one as we count, it reinforces the 1:1 correspondence. Use refridgerator magnets as numerals and count pieces of fruit in the kitchen. Place the number next to the amount. There are many different activities you can do to help your child learn this concept. As always, we never push the child to do work if they are not ready or interested. If they are showing you signs of readiness, count away!
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A Montessori activity that reinforces the names of the 7 continents and helps kids understand that different animals are found on different continents.
This Montessori inspired Printable Preschool Cutting Busy Box is a perfects scissor cutting activity for toddlers and preschool kids for fine motor skills.
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A Well Written Montessori Lesson Plan Goes A Long Way To write a great Montessori lesson plan, a teacher must consider both the educational standards and the abilities of the student. The purpose of a well-written lesson plan is two-fold. The first. is to assist the teacher in lesson preparation.…
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Help your preschooler practice tracing line patterns with this beach line pattern tracing worksheet.
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The insight gained from observation of the child is so valuable to Montessori teachers.
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Teach kids 2D shapes with these adorable preschool shapes worksheets and activities. All of the basic shapes for preschool are included.
Need a quick and easy math activity? Try this giant shape match! It's perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! A great indoor activity that kids will love!
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These bright lizard pictures look great pinned on the kitchen fridge. And they are so straightforward to produce that with a little preparation toddlers and preschoolers will have no trouble with this activity. A great project for a "Letter L" theme in the classroom - or a quick and easy activity to entertain your little artist.
We have started our study of the Time Line of Life. This has been such an amazing experience. I don't think we've ever had a unit study where all three kiddos were equally excited about the theme. Bulldozer is loving the study of the Earth, learning about earthquakes, volcanoes, and the types of rocks. Dinomite is over the moon about studying so many prehistoric creatures in depth. Princess is loving the biology aspect of the study, especially the first activity below. These Montessori-inspired Time Line of Life Activities with Free Printables have been the perfect for our kids! Montessori-inspired Time Line of Life Activities with Free Printables Parts of a Bacterial Cell It's hard to understand the beginnings of life on Earth, without knowing what a cell is. The kiddos have two options when selecting this activity. They can match up the pictures with the definitions, reading each one aloud, or they can make their own parts of a bacterial cell book using the crayons provided. Source: These amazing printables came form The Montessori Print Shop. They are not free, but I assure you the small cost is worth it! Cambrian Life Nomenclature Cards & Figure Match Up Moving past the Precambrian Time and into the Cambrian Period, life on Earth has definitely evolved. The kiddos will match up nomenclature 3-part cards. Source: I created the printable for this activity as part of my Montessori-inspired Time Line of Life Printable Pack 1. This is a subscriber only freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post. Paleozoic Era Dig & Identify Next month we will study the Time Line of Life in more depth, learning more about fish, reptiles & amphibians, birds, and mammals. For now we're doing a brief introduction of the Paleozoic Era using the Safari Ltd Cambrian Life TOOB. The kiddos will dig for fossils and then match them up with the cards provided. One set of cards shows the corresponding fossil. The other set of cards shows what the organism looked like. Source: I create the printable for this activity as part of my Montessori-inspired Time Line of Life Activities Printable Pack 1. This is a subscriber's only freebie. For your copy follow the directions at the bottom of this post. Triassic, Jurassic, & Cretaceous Period Sorting Activity It is a well known fact that Dinomite is and has been obsessed with dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures for quite some time. I don't see this passion ending any time soon. He just keeps studying more and more. In this activity the kiddos can match up cards to prehistoric creatures of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods and/or they can sort the creatures by time period. Dinomite was already looking through the cards as I was preparing this activity. Lol. Source: I created the printable for this activity as part of my Dinosaur Unit Science & Culture Printable Pack 1. This is a subscriber's only freebie. For your copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post. Cenozoic Era Invitation to Play There is much to learn about the Cenozoic Era, but for right now, we're focusing on some mammals we're not as familiar with. Dinomite helped me create this invitation to play. I think he did a great job. He's head over heels in love with the Safari Ltd Prehistoric Life TOOB. If you haven't noticed, we have quite a collection of prehistoric creature Safari Toobs. Dinomite asks for a new one every year at Christmas time and around Easter. I admit they make great stocking stuffers and Easter Egg surprises. Our introduction of the Time Line of Life wouldn't be complete without the fabulous videos we've watched. Dinomite has owned two of them for quite some time and watches them often. The other will become part of our collection soon. Dinomite became obsessed with Nigel Marven when he was about 5 years old. He seriously wanted to be Nigel Marven. I wish I had access to the picture of Dinomite dressed up just like the animal scientist. He was absolutely adorable! The videos below are presented like documentaries, but with some added fun. They are perfect for any young dinosaur and prehistoric creature lover. Chased by Dinosaurs Chased by Dinosaurs is a hit with every young dinosaur lover. Nigel Marven makes his adventures so much fun, keeping his audience engaged. Dinomite's favorite aspect of this movie is the section about Sea Monsters! I learned so much from watching this movie with him! Prehistoric Park Prehistoric Park is a children's version of Jurassic Park done in several episodes. Nigel Marven goes back in time to bring back dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures for his park. Every trip back into time brings fun new adventures for him, and for others who help work in the park. As mentioned above, Dinomite fell in love with this serious at the age of 5. Rest assured there is no violence to worry about. Before the Dinosaurs: Walking With Monsters We have also loved this movie as well. All three movies were perfect for introducing the Time Line of Life. For those interested in the free printable pack, follow the directions below. Directions on How to Obtain Subscriber Only Freebies 1. Click on the Subscriber's link at the bottom of this post. 2. Subscribe to our free newsletter. 3. Open the thank you message you receive in your e-mail, after subscribing. (Be sure to check your spam folder, as sometimes it ends up there.) 4. Click the confirmation link in the thank you message. 5. Once the confirmation is complete, you will receive another e-mail message with the Subscriber Only Freebies Link and Password. 6. Click on link and type in password. (The password is cap sensitive.) 7. Find the printable pack you are looking for listed in alphabetical order, click on it, and voila! We hope you enjoy your free printable. Note: If you are already a newsletter subscriber, open your most recent newsletter. At the bottom you will find a link to the Subscriber Only Freebies page, along with the password in case you forgot it. Click HERE to Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter This post is part of the 12 Months of Montessori Learning Series. For more ideas about teaching biology, be sure to visit all of the over fabulous posts in the series! Natural Beach Living ~ The Natural Homeschool ~ Living Montessori Now The Kavanaugh Report ~ Mama’s Happy Hive The Pinay Homeschooler ~ Every Star Is Different ~ Grace and Green Pastures If you liked this post, you may also enjoy the resources below.
Counting Bear Graphing is a great introduction to counting activity and it is FREE. It is perfect for preschool and kindergarten.
Free mammal songs and educational videos for a variety of ages; perfect for homeschool or classroom for a mammal or animal classification unit - Living Montessori Now
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Learn to recognize and complete patterns in this Complete The Pattern printable worksheet.
