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. They 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:
Montessori Primary Guide 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.
Montessori Teachers Collective has a free online math scope and sequence for ages 3-6 and free online math and geometry albums for ages 6-9.
- This Practical Life gives a back-to-school classroom tour, including the math shelves. (The blog is currently unavailable.)
- To the Lesson! shows their math shelf in a post about the prepared environment.
- Lauren Franchek shows the math area of her Montessori classroom in a post at Trillium Montessori.
- Montessori Print Shop has a Montessori math scope and sequence. (That article is no longer available, but Montessori Print Shop has a number of articles on their home page.)
- Beautiful Sun Montessori has six photos and listings of math materials.
North American Montessori Center has a Montessori Curriculum Overview for Math.
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.
Wikisori has many math activities.
Montessori Album has many math 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 post with information about free online access to comprehensive Montessori scope and sequence from Montessori Compass and The Montessori Foundation.
Here’s a YouTube video giving an overview of the Montessori math materials:
You’ll find many more Montessori math videos in my “Free Montessori Math Videos” post.
I have a category of posts of math activities.
You’ll find many DIY Montessori math materials in my DIY Montessori materials post.
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Do you have a favorite Montessori math activity?
See the rest of the posts in my Montessori curriculum areas series here:
- Montessori Practical Life Activities
- Montessori Sensorial Activities
- Montessori Language Activities
- Montessori Cultural Activities
- Montessori Elementary
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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!
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!
I’m so glad you joined in on the Mingle Monday fun. Great information as always in today’s post!
Thanks, Robyn! And thanks for always hosting Mingle Monday – I love my Monday visits and discoveries of so many great blogs!
Visiting you from Mingle Monday. Your blog is absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wait to read more.
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Jennifer
Thank you for your kind comment, Jennifer! I REALLY appreciate it!
Great site, coming by from the hop =)
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your visit and kind words!
Some more great websites! Thanks for sharing them Deb! Stopping by from the Hop!
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!
As always, you are a great source of information when it comes to Montessori schooling. I enjoy learning from you each time I visit! 🙂
Stopping by to say “Hi” from the Hip Homeschool Hop!
I just wanted to introduce myself as the newest member of the HHM team – I’m looking forward to getting to know you!
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Thanks so much, Ashley! I’m glad to hear you’re on the HHH team – what an awesome team it is! I’ll look forward to getting to know you better, too!
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!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Leah, and for your kind comment! I’m glad to hear you and your son had fun with the organic art activity!
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!
Thanks so much for your kind comment, Lori! I just found it. And thanks for linking to my post … I really appreciate it! 🙂