Montessori Bead Stair and Bead Bar Addition
In this multi day class, students will explore the Montessori bead bar work in the static addition process through a series of student centered activities.
Kristi Leighton Montessori Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(312)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. No formal homework will be assigned, but optional supplementary activities will be provided upon request.Assessment
Student progress will be assessed through teacher observations and any work that is shown live in class or sent through the Outschool classroom page.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten
In this multi day class, learners will have the opportunity to explore the Montessori bead bars used in a variety of math activities. The bead bars are a collection of colored beads from 1 to 10. Each bead bar represents a different amount. This work can be used with many math topics ranging from skip counting to squaring work. In this class, learners or practice addition facts by putting groups of beads together and counting in the final quantity. Students will have the opportunity to see and use Montessori materials in a concrete way to practice these skills. Before instruction begins, we’ll take a few minutes to do introductions, a brief icebreaker and review some simple class rules. Then the fun begins! I will be screen sharing my materials via document camera so learners can have a more genuine and realistic experience of learning bead bar quantities and adding the bars together to get a final sum, or answer. I will help guide students in the addition process and give them time to work through problems independently. I believe in student centered learning, so I am happy to adjust to the pace at which they are comfortable and confident. More challenging work can be given if that’s needed as well! Please see the following breakdown of sessions and topics: Week one, Topic one- students will review the bead stair and recreate its formation using either the actual material or digital printed version. We will review ordered addition with ones and two’s, then practice a series of random addition facts with a total sum no larger than ten. (4+3=7) Week two, Topic two- learners will review a few problems from the previous week, then practice adding bead bars with sums larger than ten. (8+7=15) . If time allows, extension can be provided by adding three addends together to make a sum larger than ten. (2+4+5=11) In order to be successful in this course, learners should be able to count by ones from 1-20, read simple addition sentences, and write numbers 1-20 correctly. I look forward to helping your learner build their concrete and math skills in this engaging and stimulating course. See you in math class!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of addition math work through use of the Montessori bead bars and a series of student centered activities.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
At selected points in this class I may use the Canva tool in a screen share capacity only. Families are not required to have a subscription or an account for this third party tool during this class.
Supply List
Students will need: Set of bead bars, either the concrete or digital printed set. Colored Pencils Paper I will provide: Digital, printable version of the bead bars Various printable bead bar adding worksheets Coloring page of bead stair
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2020
5.0
312reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in English from Denison University
Hello! I am so excited to teach your kiddos on Outschool! I have a degree in Elementary Education and have been teaching over 20 years. I also have a specialty Montessori certificate in grades 1-3, and a TESOL certification credential. For nine years I specialized as a learning Title I learning support teacher with a focus in reading and writing in the language arts curriculum with 5-9 year olds. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade in a Montessori classroom. I love helping children learn to read by teaching the fundamental skills of early reading, grammar and writing. I also teach many cultures themed lessons for learners where we can enjoy exploring topics of our planet and space together!
I love to help children learn and be successful in the classroom through fun and engaging activities. I like to make classes challenging and rewarding for students, and I have a very student centered approach, which is aligned with the Montessori teaching philosophy. I think of myself as a guide, who always strives to meet children at their instructional level.
Outside of teaching, I am a mother of adult boy/girl twins. My husband and I have a senior rescue terrier named Sandy and we love to go for long walks. I also enjoy living a very healthy lifestyle which includes walking, hiking, yoga, running and enjoying nature whenever possible!
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about me. I hope to see your child in the classroom soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
35 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
2-6 learners per class
