Learning Math the Montessori Way

Featured

How many times have you wondered or come across perplexed adults inquiring about the fact that why Montessori focuses on teaching multiplication after addition and not subtraction? I have been asked this question from parents, traditional education teachers and even some montessorians who are either not yet trained or still under training. Before I get … Continue reading Learning Math the Montessori Way

‘Power’ of the smallest cube from the Pink Tower

The Pink Tower is an iconic sensorial material that belongs to the Montessori Primary classroom curriculum. This is one of the first lessons the young child receives when they move up to the 3-6 year old room. A couple of weeks ago one of my daughter's amazing guides, sent me this picture of her working … Continue reading ‘Power’ of the smallest cube from the Pink Tower

Exchange Game with the Golden Beads

By now you can tell about my fascination with the Montessori Math materials, when you're reading a second post on Math within two days. Up until now, almost all of my posts are triggered by my experiences in the classroom. If you have attended a traditional school as a child, just like me. I'm sure, … Continue reading Exchange Game with the Golden Beads

Learning Algebra through the Montessori Magic- Square of a Binomial

Did you start learning algebra with (a + b)2and till today, don't really know what it means than just mere memorization. I had always read and heard about the montessori curriculum being connected. Fortunately I got to experience it first hand as I continued to climb the Montessori ladder by teaching in a Primary (3-6 … Continue reading Learning Algebra through the Montessori Magic- Square of a Binomial