Montessori Bead Frames are used to represent numbers and math problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). The first two bead frames use the same color pattern as the wooden numbers and tiles to represent place value. The third bead frame does not use the color scheme. The purpose of the bead frames is to gradually [...]
Phases of the Moon
Students used flashcards, poster board, a lamp, and foam balls to represent the different positions ...
Geometry
Second year students recently began a working with the geometry tools. They have worked with and recoded basic geometry terms that include the names of lines and angles. Students also learned to measure and draw angles using a protractor.
Compound Words
After being introduced to the compound word drawers in the grammar section, students began working with the compound word stars. During this activity, students attach clothespins to stars to create compound words. These words were then recorded in a compound word notebook.
Spelling
Each week, students are given individualized spelling lists. Spelling lists focus on phonics, word families, and spelling patterns. First year students receive words that correlate with the EPS leveled reader they are currently reading. Students are expected to practice their spelling words three times throughout the week. Spelling tests are given on Fridays and any [...]
Latitude and Longitude
This activity was presented after students learned about the division of the earth into hemispheres using the Equator and the Prime Meridian. Students learned that the earth is further divided by parallel lines of longitude and latitude. Using this activity, students were able to build and label the lines of latitude and longitude. Then they [...]
Nuts and Bolts
This activity uses pegboards, nuts, bolts, and yarn to practice practical life skills and math skills. Students selected a grid and corresponding pegboard to create an image. Points were marked on the grid and students placed a nut and bold in the corresponding place on the pegboard. Once all the nuts and bolts were attached [...]
Continents and Oceans
Students used the Montessori wooden, puzzle map to learn the names of the continents and oceans. Labels were created and students practiced placing them in the correct position. They used the corresponding poster map to check their work. Students all used tracing paper to draw, color, and label the continents and oceans.
Landforms and Bodies of Water
Students used 3-part cards and simple wooden puzzles to study different types of landforms and bodies of water. They noticed that these cards could be paired up to make opposites. After choosing a landform (ex. peninsula) students found the body of water that is the opposite (ex. gulf). Students drew these landforms and bodies of [...]
Reading
Reading is incorporated into every aspect of our day. In addition, students use EPS Primary Phonics Readers and Literacy By Design to read books and complete comprehension exercises at their specific reading level. Students read these books independently, to the teacher, to classmates, to reading buddies, and to family members at home. Students also enjoy [...]
Counting Money
Students primarily use play money, task cards, and the 100-chart to learn to count coins. First year students began the year by identifying coins and using the 100-chart to count by tens with dimes and by fives with nickels. Students then learned to count groups of dimes and pennies and nickels and pennies. Second year [...]