Articles tagged with "Ages 3-6"
Lesson of the Day 71: Spindle Boxes — How Tiny Wooden Spindles Teach Big Mathematical Ideas — Including the Power of Nothing
May 12, 2026
There's a moment in every child's mathematical journey that feels almost magical — the moment they truly understand that a number isn't just a symbol on a page, but a representation of a real quantity they can hold in their hands. The Montessori Spindle Boxes lesson is where this profound …
The Silence Game
March 20, 2026
The Silence Game Ages 2½ to 6 years old About the Silence Game The Silence Game is one of the most beloved exercises in the Montessori classroom. It is not a punishment or a demand for quiet — it is an invitation. Children are asked to make themselves as still …
Colored Tablets
August 26, 2007
Colored Tablets: Montessori's Wonderful World of Color This classic Montessori sensorial lesson has been a cornerstone of the MontessoriMom collection since 2007. Irene shares her firsthand experiences with both traditional silk-thread tablets and modern painted versions, along with practical tips for making your own. Montessori and the Wonderful World of …
Montessori Sensorial Education and Early Math Experiences
June 30, 2007
Why Montessori Math Begins With the Hands Maria Montessori believed that mathematical concepts should be introduced to young children as "materialized abstractions" — ideas made tangible through hands-on materials that children can touch, move, and explore. Rather than starting with symbols on a page, Montessori math begins with concrete objects …
Scent Bottles
June 30, 2007
Scent Bottles Ages 3 to 6 years old About the Scent Bottles The sense of smell is remarkably acute in young children, yet it is one of the senses least often refined through deliberate exercises. In the Montessori sensorial curriculum, the Scent Bottles (sometimes called the Smelling Bottles or Olfactory …