Practical Life
The purpose of the
Practical Life materials is to develop concentration, independence,
and control of movement through lessons like dish washing, dry
pouring, and shoe polishing. A younger child would enjoy spooning
beans from one dish to another, while an older child might choose
table washing.
 Purposeful activities and peaceful interactions
initiated through Practical Life work provide the child’s foundation
in the critical area of self-esteem and citizenship.
  Sensorial
The Sensorial activities help the child to sequence, classify and sort information. The children focus on refining and educating the
five senses through sensory experiences. The materials have a built-in
control of error, which builds the habit of working independently,
without the fear of making mistakes. The child’s sensorial
discrimination is enhanced through use of activities such as:
color
tablets, rough and smooth boards, the sounds cylinders, the bells and
the thermal tablets.
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Sorting & Sequencing Program
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Mathematics
The Montessori Math curriculum is divided into
six basic concepts:
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the decimal system
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quantity, symbol and sequence of numbers from one to ten
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the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
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counting to 1000
 exploration and eventually memorization of math tables
fractions. All of the materials are organized according to the logical
progression from concrete to abstract.
Tumble Down Counting Pegs
Many of the Math materials
indirectly prepare the children for linear measurement, geometry and
algebra.
Math Skills Number Puzzle
Language
The concepts covered include oral language development, written
expression, reading, and the study of grammar. Pre-reading skills
include the development of vocabulary, expression of thoughts,
recognition of letters, discrimination of shapes, sequencing, moving
left to right and top to bottom. Pre-writing skills include preparation
of the muscles to hold a pencil, preparation of the hand to trace
outlines, and the ability to control the pressure when using a pencil.
 At first, the sounds of the letters are introduced, but eventually the
child is able to put sounds together to form words using the moveable
alphabet and help develop
Writing Skills .
Consider using a
Writing Skills Table
to help with your child's writing development.
Cultural
 The cultural studies in a Montessori classroom include history, music,
art, life sciences, movement and geography. The children work with
flags, sandpaper globes and puzzle maps in order to learn about the
world around them. The seven continents are explored through the use of
songs, pictures and artifacts. Music and art appreciation are introduced
through a comprehensive, process-oriented program.
Learning Resources 12-Inch Inflatable Globe
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