Hands-On, Montessori Inspired Math for 1st and 2nd Grades (Level B) 3x a Week
In this ongoing 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, skip counting, addition and subtraction, multiplication, geometry, and more.
What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
Optional enrichment is provided in the weekly class newsletter.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 2
Advanced Level
Hands-on learning=Meaningful learning. This class helps students dive 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: 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: 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: 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: Spiral review of previous content Explore with fractions Count by 2s January: 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: Spiral review of previous content Explore with the Montessori Multiplication board to multiply Use fractions to measure more accurately March: Spiral review of previous content Use multiplication strategies to solve story problems Explore with measuring time with clocks April: 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: 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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Occasionally we use scissors or a dull knife to cut 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.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of the Cumberlands
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Indiana University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The Master's University
Hands-On Montessori by Amy Tucker 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!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$54
weekly ($18 per class)3x per week
40 min
Completed by 71 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-8 learners per class