by Mrs. S | Oct 9, 2024 | Division Bead Board, Math, Multiplication Bead Board
The Montessori Bead Boards for Multiplication and Division enable children to memorize the facts in a visual kinesthetic way that supports memory recall. The “why” behind the mathematical process of multiplying and dividing becomes transparent and...
by Mrs. S | Oct 7, 2024 | Homeschooling
Fall evokes cozy feelings of warmth and light as we gather around traditions and comfort. The days grow cooler and shorter. We welcome the change with cozy blankets, flickering scented candles, flavors of spiced apple and pumpkin, and an appreciation for the...
by Mrs. S | Sep 28, 2024 | Math, Multiplication Checkerboard
The Montessori Multiplication Checkerboard math material is one of my Top Ten math materials for elementary. It is a 9×4 grid on a board or cloth mat consisting of 36 squares; nine horizontally across the bottom and 4 vertically up the side. The squares repeat a...
by Mrs. S | Sep 18, 2024 | Bead Frames, Math
The Montessori Bead Frames are used to do addition, subtraction, and multiplication; but not division. The Small Bead Frame allows operations into the units of thousands, while The Large Bead Frame allows operations into the units of millions. Place value is...
by Mrs. S | Aug 6, 2024 | Homeschooling
The first week back to homeschool sets the tone for the rest of the school year. Fortunately, enthusiasm and excitement naturally accompany the first days of school! We only have to capitalize on that excitement with first-week homeschool activities! I wrote a...
