Full Year of 1st Grade Math in One Semester (Montessori Approach)

This course provides a comprehensive year-long curriculum in 1st-grade mathematics, 
thoughtfully condensed into a single semester to offer a dynamic, hands-on learning
 experience for each child. The outlined topics, detailed below and categorized by 
months, ensure a well-rounded and engaging educational journey. Active participation 
and enjoyment are paramount, as all learners will be immersed in interactive, 
communicative, and enjoyable learning experiences. As an educator, my mission is
 to inspire each learner to achieve their personal best by employing a teaching 
methodology rooted in the Montessori approach. Through open-ended questioning and 
an understanding of individual learning preferences, I aim to make a positive impact 
on each child's educational journey.

The monthly curriculum is structured as follows, and flexibility is offered for preferred 
class days:

Month of January or August: Topic 1 - Introduction to Numbers Part 2

Week 1: Charts & Counting "maybe odd and even "
Week 2: Patterns
Week 3: Comparing Numbers
Week 4: Base 10 Blocks "golden beads or base ten blocks recommend"

Month of February or September: Topic 2 - Fun with Numbers

Week 1: Place Value and "Nearest tenth maybe"
Week 2: Addition (Using Manipulatives and Counting Pass)
Week 3: Addition (Single and double-digit numbers) (with and without 
manipulatives and counting pass)
Week 4: Subtraction

Month of March or October: Topic 3 - Supplemental Math

Week 1: Shapes 2D and 3D (sides) review
Week 2: Identifying Equal Parts, Parts of a whole (whole, half, thirds, fourths)
 and maybe more
Week 3: Intro to fractions 
Week 4: Fractions (with a short intro video on fraction word problems if time 
allows)


Month of April or November: Topic 4 - All about Money "U.S. dollars and coins"

Week 1: Names of Coins and Value
Week 2: Counting coins (pennies, dimes, and maybe nickels)
Week 3: Counting coins (pennies, dimes, nickels, and quarters, maybe dollars)
Week 4: Counting money word problems (Coins and Dollars)

Month of May or December: Topic 5 - Time, Data, and Word Problems

Week 1: Understanding a digital and analog clock, Morning, Afternoon, Night
 (Exposure to the hour, half-hour)
Week 2: Graphing and Data (Sorting Data, Counting, Bar Charts)
Week 3: Graphing and Data (Sorting Data, Counting, Bar Charts)
Week 4: Learning to solve Word Problems (Addition and Subtraction)


Our final class will be filled with enjoyable activities, and parents will receive detailed
 information about the last day of the class. If you have any inquiries or require 
additional information, feel free to reach out.

Pre-K 4/Kinder First Year of Math “Hands-On Math, with A Montessori Approach”

This class is a full year of kindergarten ( covered in one semester) that allows each child to learn hands on. Each topic that will be covered is below and broken down by months. All learners will engage in fun active learning, while communicating and having a great time. As a teacher it is my goal to encourage each learner to be their best self, I will ask open-ended questions and also find out how each learner learns best. My style of teaching is Montessori and I will us this approach to help engage each child and make a positive impact. Areas that will be covered each month are below and you can request the days you prefer if they are not available.. THIS COURSE RUNS FROM AUGUST- DECEMBER AND JANUARY- MAY ( YOU CAN JOIN THIS CLASS AT ANYTIME)

—Month of January or August

Topic 1: Introduction to Numbers

Week 1=One-to-one correspondence ,numerical (number) names

Week 2=Identifying quantity to number

Week 3=Sequencing , Writing Numbers

Week 4= Odd/Even

–Month of February or September

Topic 2: Linear and Basic Adding and Subtraction

Week 1 – Counting in groups (11-20), Teens and Beyond

Week 2 – numbers before and after, “intro to adding and subtracting numbers”

Week3 = greater than/less than/equal too, exposure to adding and subtraction

Week4 = Adding and Subtraction and review from previous weeks

—Month of March or October

Topic 3: Supplemental Math

Week 1= Intro and Review of Shapes (sides)

Week 2 =Shapes/Fractions (whole, half, thirds, fourths)

Week 3 =Patterns (learning and creating)

Week4= Review of week 1-3

—Month of April or November

Topic 4: All about Money

Week 1=Money-intro (penny and nickel )

Week 2= Names of all coins

Week 3= Symbols for coins, dollar value as well as equivalencies for money (U.S Coins)

Week 4= Adding (Pennies and Nickels)

—Month of May or December

Topic 5: Time, Month, Day, Year, Data Graphing and Measurements

Week 1= Understanding digital and analog clock

Week 2= Understanding (month, day, week, year)Morning, Afternoon, Night exposure to hour, half hour

Week 3= Exposure to different types of graphs, collecting data and making predictions

Week 4= Measurements and Enjoy our last class with fun activities.

Parents will receive more details about our last day of class, have a wonderful day.

Set of numbers 1-10, Dry Erase Board, Dry Erase Maker, Manipulatives,

Analog clock “if you would like”

Full Year of 4th Grade in One Semester ( Montessori Approach)

This course will provide your learner with one full year of 4th grade math in one semester. This is a hands on learning class that provides a fun and creative learning environment.

Calling all 4th-grade parents and students! 📚✨Dive into an exciting
year of hands-on learning with our full-year 4th-grade math course 
compressed into one dynamic semester! This unique program is designed 
to captivate young minds through engaging, active learning
experiences. As we cover a range of topics each month, your child
will embark on a journey of discovery, utilizing a teaching style 
inspired by the Montessori approach.

Throughout this course, students will explore fourth-grade math 
concepts broken down by months, with flexibility to request preferred
days. My goal is not only to enhance mathematical understanding but
also to encourage each learner to be their best self. The classroom
atmosphere is filled with open-ended questions, fostering 
communication, and creating an enjoyable learning environment.

This transformative course runs from August to December and January 
to May, allowing students to join at any time. Don't miss this 
opportunity to make math come alive for your 4th grader!
🎉🔢 #MathAdventure #HandsOnLearning #MontessoriApproach 
#4thGradeMathFun

-Month of January or August 

Week 1:Place Value & Rounding "Review"
Week 2:Addition with regrouping and Subtraction with borrowing/Review
"possibly subtract across zeros" 
Week 3:Mental Multiplication
Week 4:Multiply in Columns

--Month of February or September 
Week 1:Division Review/ Long Division
Week 2:Long Division 
Week 3: Long Division
Week 4: Long Division with Remainder and maybe an intro to Order of
Operation " Adding, Subtraction"  

---Month of March or October  
Week 1:Fractions
Week 2:Fractions 
Week 3: Decimals 
Week 4:Measurement

---Month of April or November  
Week 1:Geometry intro  Angles " Maybe Triangles & Quadrilaterals"
Week 2:Geometry "Area & Perimeter"
Week 3:Data 
Week 4:Data

---Month of May or December 
Week 1:Graphing
Week 2:Word Problems "Adding and Subtraction"
Week 3: Word Problems " Multiplication and Division"
Week 4: Word Problems 

Learning Goals:

Students will develop an understanding of new mathematical 
concepts that enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

1 hour per week in class

Estimated 1-2 hours per week outside of class

Full Year of 3rd Grade in One Semester ( Montessori Approach)

This course offers a comprehensive curriculum, condensing a full year of 3rd-grade Math into a single semester. The program fosters a hands-on learning experience within a dynamic, engaging, and creative environment.

5 to 8 learners

This course provides a comprehensive year-long exploration of 
3rd-grade mathematics, skillfully condensed into a single semester 
to afford each child a hands-on, immersive learning experience. 
The detailed curriculum, outlined below by months, is designed to
foster engaging and active learning experiences, promoting effective
communication and enjoyment. As an educator, my overarching goal 
is to inspire each learner to attain their personal best. Employing 
a Montessori approach, my teaching style involves the use of 
open-ended questions and a thorough understanding of individual 
learning preferences to create a positive impact.

The monthly curriculum is structured as follows, with flexibility 
offered for preferred class days:

Month of August or January (last 3 weeks of the month): 
Topic 1 - Teach and Review "Place Value, Rounding, Addition, 
and Subtraction"

Week 1: Place Value
Week 2: Rounding
Week 3: Adding two and three-digit numbers "with regrouping"
Week 4: Subtracting 2 and 3-digit numbers "with borrowing"

Month of February or September: Topic 2 - Multiplication and Division

Week 1: Multiplication review
Week 2: Multiplication 2 digits by 1 and 2-digit numbers "utilizing 
various methods to solve problems"
Week 3: Introduction to Division "dividing into equal parts"
Week 4: Division

Month of March or October: Topic 3 - Fraction Fun all month long 

Week 1: Fraction intro and Review
Week 2: Identifying equivalent fractions
Week 3: Identifying equivalent fractions
Week 4: Fraction word problems

Month of April or November: Topic 4 - Measurements and Geometry

Week 1: Measurements "what is measurement" Length
Week 2: Length and Weight
Week 3: Capacity and Temperature
Week 4: Lines and Angles

Month of May or December: Topic 5 - Data, Graphing, and Word Problems

Week 1: Understanding Data Charts (Dec 1st)
Week 2: Graphing "line graphs, circle graphs, and labeling a graph"
Week 3: Word problem fun "addition, subtraction, multiplication, 
and division"
Week 4: Word problem fun "time and money word problems"

Our final week of class will be marked with enjoyable activities, 
and parents will receive detailed information about this concluding 
week. Should you have any inquiries or require additional information,
please feel free to reach out. Wishing you a wonderful day.

As a teacher, possessing prior knowledge is imperative, and I hold a
degree in Education and Health and Human Services, underscoring my
commitment to providing a knowledgeable and supportive learning 
environment.

Students will develop an understanding of new mathematical 
concepts that enhance their critical thinking and 
problem-solving abilities.

1 hour per week in class

Estimated 1-2 hours per week outside of class

Full Year of 2nd Grade in One Semester ( Montessori Approach)

This course delivers a complete 2nd-grade Math curriculum within a single semester, offering a hands-on learning experience in a vibrant and creative educational environment.

This course offers a comprehensive year-long exploration of 
2nd-grade mathematics, expertly condensed into a single semester 
to provide each child with an enriching, hands-on learning 
experience. The detailed curriculum, organized by months and 
outlined below, ensures an engaging and interactive educational 
journey. All learners will actively participate in enjoyable 
learning experiences that foster communication and a positive 
atmosphere. As an educator, my overarching goal is to inspire 
each learner to achieve their personal best. Utilizing a Montessori
approach, my teaching style involves employing open-ended 
questions and understanding individual learning preferences 
to make a lasting positive impact.

The monthly curriculum is as follows, with flexibility offered 
for preferred class days:

Month of January or August: Topic 1 - Skip Counting, Value &
Rounding, Addition, Subtraction

Week 1: Skip Counting, Place Value & Rounding
Week 2: Addition (2 and three-digit numbers), regrouping taught if
learners understand the first part
Week 3: Subtraction (2 and 3-digit numbers), borrowing taught if 
learners understand the first part
Week 4: Place value, Rounding, Adding, and Subtraction review, 
"Let's put all of it together"

Month of February or September: Topic 2 - Fun with Multiplication

Week 1: Multiplication with rows, columns and arrays "bead board 
recommended but not mandatory" "intro" 
Week 2: Multiplication/Skip Counting "intro"
Week 3: Multiplication facts: 0's, 1's, 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's,
6's "intro 
Week 4: Multiplication facts:  7's, 8's, 9's, 10's, 11's, 
12's,  "intro"

Month of March or October: Topic 3 - Fractions and Measurement

Week 1: Equal parts of a whole, thirds, quarters
Week 2: Intro to fractions "review for some"
Week 3: Identifying common fractions/Parts of a set using fractions
Week 4: Length, Weight, and Capacity "with a small video"

Month of April or November: Topic 4 - Counting Money, Telling 
Time Review, Concepts of Time "U.S. dollars and coins"

Week 1: Counting Money Review "common coins and bills"
Week 2: Counting Money "Adding money together/money word problem"
Week 3: Units of Time "Digital and Analog Clock Review if needed"
Week 4: Telling Time Review/Concepts of Time/Time Word Problems

Month of May or December: Topic 5 - Geometry, Data and Graphing,
Word Problems

Week 1: Edges and Vertices/Faces, Edges and Vertices
Week 2: Data and Graphing
Week 3: Word problems "adding only"
Week 4: Word Problems "Subtraction, Addition, and Multiplication 

Students will develop an understanding of new mathematical 
concepts that enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving
abilities.

1 hour per week in class

Estimated 1-2 hours per week outside of class