Montessori Math Time: Dynamic Multiplication With the Stamp Game

In this child centered, multi day  class, learners will be taught the process of dynamic  multiplication  with a single digit multiplier using the Montessori stamp game. 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 dynamic multiplication. Students will practice place value from ones to thousands and review the color coding strategy for each place. (green, blue, red, green)  We will practice a simple static multiplication problem into the tens  for a warm up. 

Learners will see an interactive Canva slideshow will review the concept of dynamic multiplication with a few examples. (23x4)  The class will also review the important terms of the multiplication process, such as “multiplicand, multiplier, and product.“  We will start with multiplying ones and tens with regrouping, then over the next two meetings, build up to dynamic  multiplication  in the hundreds and thousands. (23x4, 321x5, 1689x3 ) 
I will help guide students towards abstraction 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 of Jan. 10, Topic 1- Terms of multiplication will be introduced, followed by a review static multiplication problem. Place value will be reviewed, along with the different ways to write a multiplication problem. We will learn the skill of dynamic multiplication with ones and tens using our materials. Time for group and independent practice will be given to reinforce this skill. 

Week of Jan. 17,Topic 2- We will review some of the work  from session one addressing  any class questions or confusion. Next we’ll introduce dynamic  multiplication into the hundreds. Students will be given ample practice time to solve problems with guidance or independently.

Week of Jan. 24, Topic 3- Instruction will be given in dynamic multiplication to the thousands place. Group and independent practice will serve as follow up. As an extension, we can try some word/story problems if time permits. 

In order to be successful in this course, learners should be able to count by tens, identify ones, tens and hundreds, build and read higher numbers, add numbers and write larger numbers correctly. Students should also be familiar with the skill of trading or regrouping for this class.
I look forward to helping your learner build their concrete and abstract math skills in this engaging and stimulating course. See you in math class!