Construct Congruent Angles

Construct Congruent Angles

Today we’ll be looking at another basic construction: congruent angles.  You can use this construction to copy any angle without using a protractor to measure. Begin with the angle you would like to copy. Draw any ray.  This will act

Construct Congruent Segments

Construct Congruent Segments

We’re working on geometric constructions in 6th and 7th grade this month, so I’m going to share with you some basic constructions, as well as related activities and example projects from my students. To begin with, we’ll simply draw a

Geometric Drawing

Geometric Drawing

This week, the big kids are working on their geometric constructions, mathematical drawings achieved with the use of only a compass and an unmarked straight edge. This is one of my favorite units to teach.  Mathematics in general is an

Threading: Fine Motor Skills

I’ve seen this activity suggested on Pinterest, but this was our first time trying it.  We used 18 mm plastic beads, regular spaghetti stuck in a little blob of Play-Doh, and an enthusiastic three-year-old.  On top of building those fine

Montessori for Free

Montessori for Free

Today I just want to briefly share with you some beautiful Montessori resources I found for free at our local public library.  All four books feature textured pages — very similar to Montessori sandpaper cards for letters and numbers —

Containers: Fine Motor Activities for Littles

Containers: Fine Motor Activities for Littles

Our baby has hit that glorious stage: Putting Things in Things!  He wants to take every object he can get his paws on and put it into any kind of container he can procure.  It may be tempting to start

Montessori: Resources

Since making the decision to home school my children, currently ages one and three, I have been researching various methods of home schooling.  Over the next few weeks, I’d like to share with you some of the benefits I’ve seen

Montessori: Beauty

Since making the decision to home school my children, currently ages one and three, I have been researching various methods of home schooling.  Over the next few weeks, I’d like to share with you some of the benefits I’ve seen

Montessori: Taking Ownership

Since making the decision to home school my children, currently ages one and three, I have been researching various methods of home schooling.  Over the next few weeks, I’d like to share with you some of the benefits I’ve seen

Montessori: Practical Life

Since making the decision to home school my children, currently ages one and three, I have been researching various methods of home schooling.  Over the next few weeks, I’d like to share with you some of the benefits I’ve seen