“Children of three years already know how to count as far as two or three when they enter our school. They therefore very easily learn numeration, which consists in counting objects.”
— Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Method

Math at Home

The Montessori mathematics curriculum is pure genius. It gives children concrete experiences with math concepts in a way that is fun and interactive. As they play and work, they are given a concrete foundation. Slowly, the children move toward abstraction where math is done more and more without concrete materials. And concepts they "played" with at 3 and 4 are suddenly second nature, and tied to something bigger and more complex. In elementary, they use many of these materials again but in different ways to deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts. How do you support Montessori math learning at home? The answer depends on the child's age and experience.  (From: The Kavanaugh Report)

The following links provide articles, ideas, and math activities for your child at home: