Introduction to the Cards

Introduction to the Cards
Math - Introduction to the Decimal System
Level	Primary
Age	4+
Prerequisites	Introduction to the Beads

This activity introduces the child to the numerals 1, 10, 100, and 1000.

Presentation

1. Take the tray to a mat or table.

   

2. Lay out the cards as shown. The thousand should be on the left and the unit should be on the right.

   

3. Point to the 1, "This says 1."
4. Point to the 10, "This says 10."
5. Point to the 100, "This says 100. Can you count the zeros?"
6. Point to the 1000, "This says 1000. Can you count the zeros?"
7. Do a Three Period Lesson.

Points of Interest

• Counting the zeros

Material

Where to Buy

see - Number Cards Material page

Further Reading

• Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, pages 171-172
• Teaching Montessori in the Home: The School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 39