We started into our math curriculum two weeks ago using the stamp game. This material emphasizes tens units and carrying up to the thousands. Jer enjoyed this material but not like I expected. He already knows how to add and I thought we would enjoy the large numbers worked in these equations.
But he got tired of 'moving all the little pieces', as he put it.
So today I printed out the Addition Strip Board from the Montessori Print Shop it was about $4 and it came out wonderfully. It also came with directions how to present it which were helpful!
All throughout my reading on Montessori education I have come across references to 'booklets' especially in math work. I'm not completely clear on the size and shape of one but I found this example on Pintrest and it showed how to make a lovely little booklet. I whipped this one up in Illustrator and printed it off. (If you can tell me how to share files I will gladly post it.) He then uses the strips to work out the equations.
Each page has a different addition group and this booklet is one through five. Jer liked doing this work and it gave him more opportunity to work on his own (something I am trying to work towards since it is a major goal in Montessori). At first he didn't want to do much but as he got to it, while I worked around the house, he eventually finished it. Using these tools remedially has been tricky but rewarding and I think, worth the time.
I'm looking for more information to how many times this should be done to help with memorization. Comments and conversation are always welcome!
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