Maths manual (2.5 - 6yrs) (PDF.copy)

This manual contains the amazing range of Dr. Montessori’s Mathematical exercises, which surprise the expert mathematicians even today. The number rods, sandpaper numbers, spindle box and number cards and counters teach children counting, identification and association of quantities and numerals till ten using concrete materials. The exercises in decimal system group, normally done with golden bead material lead children to enriched concrete experiences in addition, multiplication, subtraction and division. Along side, the exercises in linear counting group enable children to count till hundred and then one thousand.

It also dives further in advance Montessori Mathematical activities. Bead chains prepare the child for extensive linear and skip counting till 1000. Extensive activities with snake games, multiplication bead bars, bead stairs, small number rods and the stamp games furthers child's previous experiences of four operations in a more abstract way.  The children are further introduced to the fourth group of Mathematical exercises i.e. memorization of arithmetic tables through activities with multiplication board, unit division board and charts for addition, multiplication, subtraction and division, fractions, measurement and time telling.