Hands-On, Montessori Inspired Math for 2nd and 3rd Grades (Level C) 3x a Week
In this ongoing class, students use Montessori manipulatives to explore number sense and solve problems. Students use higher level thinking skills as they explore place value with larger numbers, skip counting, addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and more.
What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hours per weekHomework
Optional enrichment is included in the weekly newsletter.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 3
Advanced Level
**For a limited time, get $10 off your first class with us. Use code HANDSONMONTESSORITRYME10 for this class or check out our other classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Amy-20200617.** 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 in numbers to the millions. 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, 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 2nd grade math or for a 2nd or 3rd 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: Reviewing addition facts within 10 Counting by 10s and count sets of dimes Counting by 5s and count sets of nickels Count by 25s and count quarters Create numbers to 999 with Montessori beads Review basic multiplication with the Montessori Multiplication board October: *No class the week of October 1st.* Spiral review of previous content Begin working with Montessori Infinity Street Use Montessori beads for dynamic addition and subtraction to 999 Use snap cubes to create and add and subtract with story problems Count mixed groups of coins November: Spiral review of previous content Use Montessori stamp game for dynamic addition and subtraction to 9,999 Use Infinity Street to create and begin adding much larger numbers Review fractions with pattern block "cookies" December: Spiral review of previous content Use the Montessori multiplication board to solve and create story problems Continue working with fractions in real life and on a number line Add and subtract money on a place value mat and mentally January: Spiral review of previous content Use the Montessori division board to solve story problems Explore when to multiply and when to divide in real-world situations Subtract money to make change on a place value mat and mentally February: Spiral review of previous content Explore with the Montessori checkerboard Review telling time Tell elapsed time with story problems March: Spiral review of previous content Use fractions on a ruler to measure more accurately Explore with geometry (including area, perimeter, transformations, lines, and angles) April: Spiral review of previous content Explore with estimation strategies and when it is appropriate to estimate May: Spiral review of previous content Explore with surveys, data, graphing, and probability The summer version of this class meets one day a week. Many students are ready to move to to Level D at the completion of this course (https://outschool.com/classes/hands-on-montessori-inspired-advanced-math-level-d-level-d-2x-a-week-with-manipulatives-CFt9KJlQ?usid=6msWnIQO&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link) or may choose to retake Level C, depending on progress. Class restarts the last week of 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. Students are often able to tilt their screens to show what they are working on at their tables so I can give feedback and answer questions. -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. Please help your child learn how to unmute so he/she can participate. -I am happy to share recordings for missed classes. -The students and I try very hard to create a supportive and respectful learning community. Students need to treat each other with kindness and respect. Specific plans for the first 4 weeks: Week of September 5th: Create numbers to 999 with Montessori beads Week of September 12th: Review all coins and skip counting Week of September 19th: Use story problems to solve addition problems with beads or snap cubes Week of September 26th: Review multiplication with the Montessori multiplication board
Learning Goals
Students will gain confidence in math as they work with number sense and various operations and tools.
Other Details
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
I have been teaching Montessori-inspired math classes for 1.5 years. I am a certified elementary teacher with two education degrees and was a National Board certified teacher. I have taught in public school, a homeschool hybrid school, and currently homeschool my two children while also teaching on Outschool.
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Live Group Class
$54
weekly ($18 per class)3x per week
40 min
Completed by 50 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-9 learners per class