Memory Game Of Numbers Montessori
Gauthier Zitnik
We often play this Numbers Memory Game with Adrian. As an extension, or as a child gets older, you can use larger numbers, and/or incorporate color in the memorization process. Thus, a child, besides having to remember the correct number of counters to retrieve, also has to remember the color of marbles. It is a lot of fun: I would place baskets in different parts of the house, so Adrian gets plenty of running around, while training his memory:)
This numbers memory game is a math curriculum activity, and it is such a fun way to boost memory, reinforce number recognition and quantity to numeral association, and it allows for movement. A toddler can play alone (like here) or with a sibling or a friend. This activity is very simple too: no specialized Montessori material is required, and it is easy to DIY.
You will need a drawstring bag with numbers (or a box with a lid); a bowl with counters (marbles, beads etc) and a bowl for a child to carry the marbles from another room since counters are placed in a different location.
If you have few children, to involve all of them, a variation of this game can be that the child that retrieves the number keeps it a secret and hides it under the rug or turns the number upside down. When this child comes back to the rug with a quantity in basket; the waiting children count the beads/quantity brought and match to the number that was hidden. As a result, children learn counting, numerals and order.
Another extension of this game is incorporating color in the memorization process. A child needs to recall the numeral and the color. You can use colored bead or poker chips and mark the number with a colored dot and then a toddler needs to bring back for example: four blue marbles if number four was color-coded blue. As a result, a child is remembering the numeral and the color.
I love the simplicity of this tracing board not to mention the durability. My son and I love using playdough to fill the shapes or fill along the outline of the shapes/numbers. we love to also match the shapes or numbers with physical figures. Overall beautiful quality!
The Montessori & Me number tracing board helps children develop proper visual and muscle memory of numbers and basic geometric shapes in preparation for reading and writing. Furthermore, building this knowledge early on sets them up for basic counting, geometry and math skills.
Learning through hands-on experiences is one of the most impactful ways for humans to develop and retain knowledge. Using the number tracing board, your child can associate stimuli from various types of sensory activities such as finger or stylus tracing and crayon rubbing with different shapes and numbers.
The Montessori & Me number tracing board features numbers 0-9 on one side for development of counting and writing, and 6 basic shapes on the opposite side as an introduction to geometry. A built-in groove on the solid wood tracing board keeps a stylus within close reach.
Select three to four numbers and place the board in front of your child. Demonstrate the proper tracing motion for each number, using only your fingers and saying the letter sound as you trace. Invite your child to trace each number with their finger or included stylus, based on your child's readiness. Continue practicing until your child is ready for new numbers to trace.
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Children in Montessori classrooms learn to associate letter sounds with letter shapes using a material called the Sandpaper Letters. The shape of each letter is made with rough sandpaper, which incorporates the sense of touch to further reinforce learning. Children are encouraged to trace the symbol over and over again until the shape of the letter becomes a part of their muscle memory.
Similarly, children learn to associate numbers with their symbols using the Sandpaper Numbers. When each numeral is introduced, the Guide shows the child how the numeral is formed. Both the Sandpaper Letters and Sandpaper Numbers help prepare students for forming numbers and letters when writing with a pencil on paper.
Using the Sandpaper Letters and Sandpaper Numbers with the sand tray is another way to practice letter and number formation. For example, a child traces a sandpaper letter with their fingers and immediately writes that letter in the sand. Over time the child will associate the sound with the letter, and the proper formation of that letter becomes part of their muscle memory. The sand allows the child to write freely, without the pressure of holding a pencil. Mistakes are erased with a shake of the tray!
When they are ready, children are ready to start forming letters and numbers on a chalkboard. Wall mounted chalkboards allow children to incorporate their gross motor skills, while smaller table-size chalkboards allow them to practice fine motor skills. When the time is right, children use the foundation they have built to make the exciting transition to pencil and paper!
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In Montessori education, the use of memory games is a powerful tool for helping children develop their cognitive and problem-solving skills. One popular memory game used in Montessori education is the memory game of numbers.
The memory game of numbers is a game that involves matching pairs of number cards.It is used to help children develop their memory and concentration skills, as well as their problem-solving and cognitive abilities. The game is often played in small groups, allowing children to work together and learn from one another.
The memory game of numbers is a fun and engaging way to learn, and can be adapted to suit the needs and abilities of children of all ages and skill levels. By incorporating the memory game of numbers into the Montessori curriculum, educators provide children with a powerful tool for learning and development.
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