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...
by Mrs. S | Jul 30, 2024 | Homeschooling
Setting up your homeschool classroom can be the most fun…and the most intimidating part of homeschooling! Whether you have a dedicated homeschool room or no homeschool room, basic elements run throughout the setup process. New and interesting homeschool room...
by Mrs. S | Jul 25, 2024 | Homeschooling
The first day of school is so much fun! The fresh feeling of unlimited possibilities. It can also be uncertain for students and teachers not knowing what to expect, and how it will go. This is true in traditional, Montessori, and homeschool classrooms. Plan first-day...
