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Teaching about Fossils

Teaching about Fossils

Fossils are a favourite topic of students. For younger students in particular the connection to dinosaurs is a big attraction. Giving the opportunity for students to study fossils works well...

Teaching about Fossils

Fossils are a favourite topic of students. For younger students in particular the connection to dinosaurs is a big attraction. Giving the opportunity for students to study fossils works well...

Introduction to the Montessori Decimal Board Part 3

Introduction to the Montessori Decimal Board Pa...

Earlier I talked a bit about how we can introduce the Montessori decimal board here (part 1) and  here (part 2)  In the last section of Part 2 the lesson was on...

Introduction to the Montessori Decimal Board Pa...

Earlier I talked a bit about how we can introduce the Montessori decimal board here (part 1) and  here (part 2)  In the last section of Part 2 the lesson was on...

Introduction to the Montessori Decimal Board Part 2

Introduction to the Montessori Decimal Board Pa...

Let's continue to look at the Montessori Decimal board. I am a bit fluid in terms of how I give the lessons and obviously adapt to my students. Some of...

Introduction to the Montessori Decimal Board Pa...

Let's continue to look at the Montessori Decimal board. I am a bit fluid in terms of how I give the lessons and obviously adapt to my students. Some of...

Introduction to the Montessori Decimal Board Part 1

Introduction to the Montessori Decimal Board Pa...

Decimals can be hard for students to understand. Unlike whole number some students do not have a lot of exposure to these types of numbers. Importantly though they link to...

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Introduction to the Montessori Decimal Board Pa...

Decimals can be hard for students to understand. Unlike whole number some students do not have a lot of exposure to these types of numbers. Importantly though they link to...

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How to Teach Fundamental Needs in Montessori Elementary

How to Teach Fundamental Needs in Montessori El...

Fundamental Needs is one of my favourite areas of the Montessori elementary curriculum because it helps children understand both what human beings share and the many different ways people have...

How to Teach Fundamental Needs in Montessori El...

Fundamental Needs is one of my favourite areas of the Montessori elementary curriculum because it helps children understand both what human beings share and the many different ways people have...

Subtracting fractions with Montessori

Subtracting fractions with Montessori

Teaching students how to subtract fractions doesn’t have to be hard! This hands-on lesson covers three key concepts: subtracting fractions with the same denominators, with unlike denominators, and changing both...

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Subtracting fractions with Montessori

Teaching students how to subtract fractions doesn’t have to be hard! This hands-on lesson covers three key concepts: subtracting fractions with the same denominators, with unlike denominators, and changing both...

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