Montessori in Action

Ms. Rebecca’s class is getting back into the academic swing of things. Here, her students spotlight some of the Montessori materials.

Montessori Fraction Insets: This teaches the vocabulary and concept of fractions up to tenths.

Montessori Bead Chains: Help develop children’s knowledge about numbers from the concrete to the abstract. By working with the material, children form a strong understanding of number sequencing, as they learn how to skip count by twos, threes, all the way through to tens.

There are many different math materials in the Montessori Elementary class. Here, hardworking students learn to skip count with the bead chains!

Indirectly, children are preparing to learn multiplication tables, and the Bead Cabinet provides a firm foundation as it helps to visualise numbers they will eventually consider in written format. The material is also built to engage the senses, as the beads and numbered arrows are purposely coloured to match, making it easier for children to understand the relationship between each part. The bead chains are also tactile, allowing children to use their hands to physically count the numbers, strengthening dexterity and fine motor skills.