Presenters: Rita Rathbone |
[email protected] | Facilitator; Katie Mosquera |
[email protected] | Presenter; Seth Webb |
[email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush |
[email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY Rediscover the beauty, logic, and transformative power of Montessori mathematics and geometry - revisiting how math and geometry become tools for discovery, allowing students to construct their understanding through hands-on materials and guided exploration. Rooted in Montessori’s principles of sensorial learning, reasoning, and abstraction, participants will deepen their practice with essential materials and strategies that empower children to uncover mathematical and geometric truths for themselves. Participants will renew their understanding of math and geometry, not as isolated subjects, but as universal languages—tools that help children uncover patterns, relationships, and the interconnectedness of the universe, fulfilling the deeper purpose of Cosmic Education. The morning Lower Elementary sessions will focus on building fluency, vocabulary, and multi-step reasoning through core math and foundational geometry materials. The Upper Elementary afternoon sessions will Emphasize abstraction, advanced operations, and deriving relationships in math and geometry through discovery.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers
