Montessori Math Materials (Photo from Raintree Montessori School at Circle of Inclusion)
The Montessori math curriculum is one of the best examples of the unique beauty of Montessori materials. First, the Montessori practical life and sensorial activities give indirect preparations for math. Then, the math materials continue to prepare the child for later learning, use concrete materials to introduce abstract concepts, and give a sequential understanding of mathematical concepts.
Math Activities and Links
Here are links to some pages with Montessori math activities and overviews of the Montessori math curriculum:
Raintree Montessori School is shown at Circle of Inclusion. The math materials include many beautiful wooden and beaded materials. For a Montessori homeschool, inexpensive versions could be used.
Montessori Print Shop has a Montessori math scope and sequence.
Beautiful Sun Montessori has six photos and listings of math materials.
Info Montessori has an introduction to Montessori math activities, including numbers through ten, the decimal system, linear and skip counting, tables of arithmetic, passage to abstraction, and fractions. There is also a video along with instructions for introducing the sandpaper numerals.
North American Montessori Center has a Montessori Curriculum Overview for Math.
Associated Content has an article by Andrea Coventry on Montessori Philosophy and the Mathematics Curriculum.
Montessori World has an overview of beginning math activities that includes the numbers 1-10; the decimal system; addition, multiplication, subtraction, and division exercises with the golden beads; and linear counting.
Shu-Chen Jenny Yen’s Montessori Albums has a Montessori Math Album with 43 activities.
Montessori Mom has a section on math readiness with links in the left sidebar connected with Montessori math activities.
Montessori for Everyone has a number of articles about the Montessori math curriculum.
I have a category of posts of math activities.
Here’s a YouTube video giving an overview of the Montessori math materials:
Do you have a favorite Montessori math activity?
Linked to Everyday Math Play at Teach Preschool and Making Math Meaningful at Rainbows Within Reach.
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Love this post!!! We are definitly starting into some math. I’ve been thinking about getting the Math U See curriculum. Do you know anything about that program? Can’t wait to check out all these links!
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Thanks so much, Michelle! I was never really attracted to the Math-U-See materials – I think because I was spoiled from the Montessori math materials! So I preferred to stick with Montessori manipulatives. But I know a lot of people like Math-U-See for its hands-on approach and video lessons. I think it depends a lot on the individual child. I always looked upon finding curriculum as a great adventure. Wishing you the best with your curriculum adventure!
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Thanks, Joy! I have way too much fun with my online research! I’m always amazed at how many great resources are out there in cyberspace!
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Hi Deb. I haven’t stopped by your wonderful site for a while. I have been missing out I’m sure! These look like some great sites to check out for the littles. I wanted to tell you that my son and I painted with some leaves and other outdoor media (as I think you suggested?!) and it was great fun. Thanks again for what you do!
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I love, love, love the Montessori math materials. It’s so easy for the children to learn the concepts working with the materials. I posted about Fractions today and linked to this Math Materials post. Thanks for sharing the most wonderful links all the time! http://mymontessorimoments.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/montessori-fractions/
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Thanks so much for your kind comment, Lori! I just found it. And thanks for linking to my post … I really appreciate it!
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Hi deb,
Am so glad to get associated with your website, please we are starting a Montessori school soon in Nigeria, please I would like you to refer me to where I can get Montessori materials for the Maths, English, sensorial, practical life and Cultural subjects.
Please deb, I need you counsel on where I can get Montessori materials at its best and reduced price.
Once again thank you for yours and information on making Montessori easy to impart to our children.
Joshua.
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