Wooden Number Cards 1-9000 for Montessori Learning

The Montessori Mathematics Materials are a comprehensive set of educational tools designed to introduce young children to the decimal system. The Small Number Cards, a crucial component of this collection, play a pivotal role in this endeavor.

The Small Number Cards consist of four sets of cards, each representing a different category of numbers within the 'base ten' or decimal system. The smallest numbers, ranging from 1 to 9, are printed in green on small wooden cards and are referred to as 'units'. The numbers 10 to 90 by tens are printed in blue, the numbers 100 to 900 by hundreds are in red, and the numbers 1,000 to 9,000 by thousands are in green.

The presentation of the Small Number Cards is an engaging and interactive process. The child is invited to work with the materials, and the teacher guides them through the counting and placement of the cards. Starting with the '1' unit number card, the child places it at the top right corner and counts it aloud using its category name, "one unit". This process continues vertically until the '9' card is reached. Next, the '10' number card is placed to the left of the '1' unit number card, and the child counts it aloud using its category name, "one ten". This continues until the '90' card is reached. The hundreds and thousands cards are then counted out in the same manner.

After laying out and counting all the cards, the child is shown how to pack away the material by putting them away in their respective categories, starting with the thousands. This ensures the proper organization and storage of the materials.

The introduction to the Large Number Cards is often accompanied by the Golden Beads, another Montessori Mathematics material. The beads physically represent each unit, helping children visually quantify each amount and further solidify their understanding of the decimal system.

The key aim of the Large Number Cards is to help children recognize the written numerical symbols for each category of the decimal system. Montessori students are introduced to this material from the age of four years old, building upon their prior experience with Montessori materials that introduce and strengthen the recognition of numbers from one to nine, as well as the concept of zero.

The Wooden Number Cards are meticulously crafted, using high-grade imported wood (beech) and safety-conscious, environmentally-friendly paint. The surface is treated with a clear varnish, ensuring durability and facilitating easy handling and storage.

These Montessori Mathematics Materials are designed to engage and support children's learning of fundamental mathematical concepts, such as addition and subtraction, as well as other essential mathematical skills. The materials are thoughtfully crafted to provide a structured and engaging learning experience, fostering a strong foundation in numeracy and mathematical understanding.

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