If you spend any time whatsoever on social media, and you happen to be in the online world of Montessori, you might be faced with the kinds of questions like I field from parents, newly trained guides, and homeschoolers. “I’ve introduced all the number rods and numerals, why isn’t my student remembering them?” “If…
Montessori preschool environments are renowned for introducing big abstract ideas, such as the decimal system, to young learners through precise, beautiful, instructional materials. In particular, the Montessori math materials, produce more “aha” moments in learners of all ages than any other curricular area. For example, just this last summer, I was witness to a…
I truly didn’t know that I had a “mathematical mind” until I was in college taking my first Montessori certification. I didn’t know because I thought I was “math stupid”. My early education not only didn’t promote my natural inclination to notice patterns, solve problems, and order chaos, it systemically subjugated my innate inner…