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- The Moveable Alphabet
The Moveable Alphabet is a material that opens the world of putting thoughts into writing for children. Maria Montessori observed children experience a sensitive period for language from birth to the age of 6. The sensitive period for writing is around age 4. With a strong foundation in letter sounds and phonological awareness, a child…
[Read more] - How the Golden Bead Decimal System and Stamp Game Are Used in Math
The Montessori Golden Decimal Bead materials are so beautiful and yet very mysterious at first to the children. The children continuously gravitate towards them every day and want to know more about how these materials work. The children are introduced to the basic lessons and become more and more familiar with this incredible work. Through…
[Read more] - Learning Math Skills from Concrete to Abstract
Montessori students use hands-on learning materials that make abstract concepts clear and concrete. They can literally see and explore what is going on. Based on the research of Dr. Maria and Mario Montessori, this approach to teaching mathematics offers a clear and logical strategy for helping students understand and develop a sound foundation in mathematics and geometry….
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