Montessori Sandpaper Numbers 0-9 Presentation

                                 

You will need DIY Montessori Sandpaper Numbers 0-9; you will find the instruction on how to make these here: https://littlemontessoripundits.blogspot.com/2021/03/montessori-diy-sandpaper-number.html

 Presentation:

 1. Take the Montessori sandpaper number box to the mat or the table. I prefer to do the presentation on the mat as there is enough room for the child to move and place the numbers.

 2. Place the box in the upper right corner.

 3. Take the first 3 numbers and place them face-down on your right side.

 4.  Put the 0 on one side.

 5. Take number 1 first and trace it with your pointer finger.

 6.  Give the number to the child and say it is his/hers turn now.

 7.  Place the number 1 in the top left hand corner of the mat.

 8.  Now take number 2 and trace, then pass the number to the child to trace.

 9.  Ask the child to put number 2 next to number 1.

10. Repeat the same with number 3.

11. Next allow the child to trace numbers 1 to 3.

12. You can repeat this two or three times.

13. Next mix the numbers and ask the child to put them in order and do a three period lesson with the child.

14. Once the child knows the first three numbers you can introduce the next three numbers and slowly the rest of numbers.

Points of Interest:

Understanding the concept of numbers.

Direct Purpose:

1. By using the fingers on the sandpaper numbers it give the child the sensorial feeling of the shape of the symbol and the quality.

2. Gradually teaching the child the sequence of numbers.

3. Recognition of numbers 0-9.

4. Preparation for writing numbers and future writing skills.

 

 
 

Montessori DIY Sandpaper Number (How to make these numbers)

Montessori DIY Sandpaper Numbers Instructions

Materials you need:

10 sheets of thick construction paper, I have used blue colour.

10 sheets of very fine grade of sandpaper

Wood glue and brush

Water colours

Brush that is about one centimetre thick.

Pair of Scissors

Method:

1. Cut the construction paper to 10 x10 square centimetres. ( Cut 10 squares)

2.  Now cut the sand paper into 10 x 10 square centimetres. (Cut 10 squares)

3. Choose a colour that you want to use for painting the numbers.

4. Paints the numbers from 0 to 9

5. Go over the numbers with the paint brush two to three times to get the thickness of the colour on the sandpaper.

6. Let it dry overnight.

7. Next with a pair of scissors cut around the sandpaper numbers.

8. Now take the wood glue and with a brush apply it to the back of the number.

9.  Next take a square construction paper and stick the number on it.

10. Press and allow it to dry.

11. Continue with the rest of the numbers.

12.  Let the numbers dry for about two to three hours. I prefer to leave it overnight.

13. Your sandpaper numbers are ready!

 

Instructions for making Sandpaper Numbers