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Hands-On, Montessori Inspired Math for 1st and 2nd Grades (Level B) 2x a Week

In this class, students use Montessori manipulatives to explore number sense to 9,999 and solve problems. Students use higher level thinking skills as they explore place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication, and more.
Montessori Hands-On Minds On Math with Amy Tucker
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What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hours per week
Mastery Evaluation
Optional enrichment is provided in the newsletter.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 2
Advanced Level
**For a limited time, try this class for half off your first week with the promo code HANDSONHALFOFF17 .  See you in class! **

Hands-on learning=Meaningful learning.  This class helps students delve deeply into number sense in a hands-on way using physical or printable Montessori manipulatives, creating a firm mathematical foundation from numbers 1 to 9,999.  

Students who truly understand and master math concepts learn to love math, and we want our students to experience math in a hands-on way where they know they can try new things, make mistakes, and learn from them.  

Each class begins with a routine-oriented calendar time to help build number fluency, confidence, and class relationships.   Fun games, songs, and mathematical conversations help engage students and give them a natural way to apply concepts.  

We work with place value, addition and subtraction with and without regrouping (static and dynamic addition), skip counting, patterns, fractions, telling time, money, data and graphing, probability, basic and advanced multiplication, basic division, geometry, and measurement.  Every lesson and activity is planned to help students understand and apply what they are learning in a hands-on way!  We play games and frequently review so that we are constantly learning new skills while building mastery of older skills. 

Students need to have the actual manipulatives with them (or a provided printable version) as we work through lessons together.  There is a second camera used in class to show the teacher's table so that the students are guided through problems step by step, working toward independence.  This class can be used as review of first grade math or for a first or second grade math class.  Each week of class is unique and students may stay all year or come in for the week they need.  

This schedule may be adapted to meet specific learner needs:

End of August/September: (Weeks 1-6)
Fact families within 10
Adding on a 20 Frame
Count sets of pennies
Counting by 10s and count sets of dimes
Create numbers to 999 with Montessori beads
Use Montessori beads for static addition and subtraction

October: (Weeks 7-9)
Spiral review of previous content
Use Montessori beads for dynamic addition and subtraction
Use snap cubes to create and add and subtract with story problems

November: (Weeks 10-12)
Spiral review of previous content
Explore geometrical shapes and figures
Use rulers to measure to the nearest inch
Count by 5s and count sets of nickels

December: (Weeks 13-15)
Spiral review of previous content
Explore with fractions
Count by 2s 

January: (Weeks 16-19)
Spiral review of previous content
Use the Montessori Stamp Game to build numbers, add, and subtract
Begin counting sets of mixed coins
Explore with multiplication as repeated sets of Montessori beads

February: (Weeks 20-23)
Spiral review of previous content
Explore with the Montessori Multiplication board to multiply
Use fractions to measure more accurately

March: (Weeks 24-27)
Spiral review of previous content
Use multiplication strategies to solve story problems
Explore with measuring time with clocks

April: (Weeks 28-31)
Continue reviewing all previous content
Explore with the Montessori division board
Use multiplication and division strategies to solve story problems
Begin exploring with geometrical lines and angles

May: (Weeks 32-33)
Continue reviewing all previous content
Explore with surveys, data, graphing, and probability

Beginning late May, students may enroll in the 1 day a week summer version of this course to keep their skills fresh over the break.  https://outschool.com/classes/summer-review-hands-on-montessori-inspired-math-level-b-for-1st2nd-grades-v9yVYRKU?refuid=6msWnIQO. 

Many students are ready to move on to Level C after completing this course. https://outschool.com/classes/hands-on-montessori-inspired-advanced-math-level-c-2x-a-week-with-manipulatives-MZSy4qds?usid=6msWnIQO&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link or retake Level B, depending on progress.  

The class restarts in late August. 

Class Policies:
-All students need to have either printable or physical versions of the manipulatives needed for class to fully participate.
-I prefer videos on and students are often able to tilt their screens to show what they are working on at their tables.
-I prefer students stay unmuted to help with participation, but sometimes, due to background noise or static from a connection, I may need to mute students.  
-I am happy to share recordings for missed classes.  
-The students and I try very hard to create a supportive and respectful learning community.  Please be kind with your classmates.
Learning Goals
Students will gain confidence as they work with number sense and various operations with different math tools.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
Occasionally, scissors or dull knives are used for cutting play-doh.
Supply List
Printable versions will be provided or you can purchase the following:
Montessori colored and golden beads
Snap cubes
Montessori number cards
A full list is provided with enrollment
 5 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Laura Gadwah
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University
Gina Renfro
Master's Degree in Education from Western Kentucky University
Amy Tucker
Master's Degree in Education from University of the Cumberlands
Laura Gadwah
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Indiana University
Gina Renfro
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Amy Tucker
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The Master's University
Laura Gadwah
Amy Tucker LLC teachers have bachelor's and master's degrees in education with many years of teaching experience both in private, public, and hybrid settings.  We are passionate math teachers who deeply love our content area!  

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weekly ($18 per class)
2x per week
40 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-6 learners per class

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