Basic math is as much a part of daily life as it is a subject in Montessori preschool. Through the things you do with your child every day, you can introduce things like counting and sorting, adding and subtracting, and more. And since you are doing it in a Montessori-inspired hands-on way, your child can enjoy the activities while learning mathematics. Mealtime Activities
In your Montessori preschool, mealtime has activities associated with it like setting up and cleaning up afterward. At home, mealtime is a perfect opportunity to learn about counting and math. Helping to set the table teaches sets, counting, and fine motor skills. Helping measure ingredients for the meal teaches fractions and the deliciousness of following directions. From counting dishes or pans to sorting spoons and forks, the kitchen is a wonderful math teacher. Shapes and Sizes Everything from toy animals to peas on a plate can be sorted by size or shape. Arranging the family’s shoes in order from largest to smallest is a practical skill involving comparisons and object identification. Montessori preschool children will be delighted to discover that their favorite toys can be associated with a quantity, elevating it from “I have a car,” to “I have 4 cars.” It is important that children begin learning geometric shapes during this period as well. Money Matters Montessori preschool-aged children are ready to begin learning the concepts of money. Introduce them to the idea that everything has a value that must be paid and progress to learning how to count pennies, quarters, or other change. Coins are also great for learning to sort by size as well. Handling money is more than a practical life skill, it is a necessary ability in today’s world. Counting and basic math can be taught during the course of almost everything you do in your daily life. Manipulating objects as they are counted or sorted helps develop fine motor skills and encourages learning through play-based activities. The best advice for incorporating Montessori preschool math into your child’s daily life is to count everything and throw in a little adding and subtracting for the fun of it. Comments are closed.
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