Product Description
Montessori Material Overview
The Montessori Decimal Symbols with Tray is a core mathematics material used to introduce children to the symbolic representation of the decimal system. This material helps the child understand place value by associating quantities with their corresponding numerical symbols in a clear and concrete manner.
How the Material Is Used
Children work with unit, ten, hundred, and thousand symbols alongside corresponding quantities. The organized wooden tray allows for orderly presentation and encourages precise placement of symbols. This work supports repetition, self correction, and independent exploration of the decimal hierarchy.
Learning Benefits
- Develops a clear understanding of place value from 1 to 1000
- Supports visual discrimination of quantity and symbol
- Strengthens logical thinking and sequencing
- Prepares the mathematical mind through concrete experience
- Encourages concentration, order, and independence
What Is Included
- Unit symbols from 1 to 9
- Ten symbols from 10 to 90
- Hundred symbols from 100 to 900
- Thousand symbol
- Wooden tray for organized storage and presentation
Material and Quality
Crafted from durable wood with clearly printed numerical symbols, this material is designed for consistent classroom use. The tray ensures order and protects the materials while supporting the Montessori principle of a prepared environment.
Recommended Age
Suitable for children ages 4 years and above. Ideal for Montessori classrooms, homeschools, and math work extensions.