A Reflection on Math in Montessori
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For Montessori Education Week, Ms. Burkett highlighted both the excitement and logic involved in our Math materials.
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Celebrating Montessori Education Week
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Each year the last week of February is designated for “Montessori Education Week” worldwide. Starting next week, we’re excited to share videos, tips, anecdotes and more to help parents and children on their Montessori journey!
Read MoreUpper El Celebration of Learning
/After the Montessori Musicale, families of Grades 4 and 5 were treated to an up-close view of their student’s classroom and examples of the work they’ve been doing all year, a great chance to celebrate growth and the things students are most proud of.
Primary Students Take the Reigns
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On Thursday night, Primary students ages 3-6 had the great opportunity to demonstrate their class activities to parents and guardians.
Read MoreMontessori Parents Uncover the Mystery
/Montessori Parent Orientation has not taken place in person in 2 years at VIMSIA, and the night was a magical return. Parents and teachers alike felt overwhelming pride and excitement over our Montessori program. Teachers shared anecdotes and explained how we teach independence, self control, and conflict resolution through our daily routines.
Parents also had a chance to see and understand materials around the room and the work of the students. The mystery of what your children do all day was uncovered! If you were unable to attend, we invite you to reach out to our teacher. They are more than willing to catch you up and encourage you to ask. Keep an eye out for upcoming Montessori Parent Education and Classroom Observations sign-ups. This year is one about being together and learning together.
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Ms. Boyle sharing the daily routine (Primary)
Ms. Lopez, Ms. Sandy, and Ms. Fisher speaking on supporting Independence in the classroom and at home (Grade 4/5)
Ms. Bolinger previewing language materials in the Montessori classroom and the purpose behind learning cursive (Primary)
Señor Araujo leading Elementary children through red light green light during Parent night childcare
Ms. Burkett orienting parents to the Prepared Environment (Primary)
Mr. Ben classroom previewing the children work (Lower Elementary)
Ms. Lemar discussing their weekly Class Council on Fridays (Lower Elementary)
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.
