The fun is endless when slime is involved — and so is the learning! It may look simple, but there's a precise process for successfully concocting slime that provides our students with a unique opportunity to deepen their appreciation of the scientific method and exercise their creativity. As you can see, experimenting with slime is a big hit with WMS artists of all ages! #slime #artclass #handsonlearning #montessori #montessorischool #thisisWMS (fb)

Meet the Montessori Material | The Bead Chains are a cornerstone of the Montessori math materials, introduced to provide a concrete visual and tactile representation of number quantities and patterns. There are ten sets of colored Bead Chains displayed in a designated bead chain cabinet. Each chain contains sets of the same number of beads, with each bead representing a single unit. The Bead Chains are accompanied by color-coded number tags used to mark the progression of beads. When the Bead Chains are first introduced, children physically count the beads to master the concept of quantity. The repeating bead sequences on each chain facilitate additional skill development, such as skip counting, number patterns, and multiplication. The Bead Chains are also designed to fold into squares, introducing the complex concept of squaring numbers. If a series of squared four chains are stacked on top of each other, it forms a cube of 64 beads, serving as an introduction to the even more abstract concept of cubing. If you want to learn more about the Bead Chains — and other signature Montessori materials — check out our Montessori Materials web page: https://washingtonmontessori.org/montessori-materials/ #montessori #montessorischool #montessorieducation #montessorimaterials #montessoripedagogy #montessorimath (fb)