Tuesday, December 22, 2009

The Spindle Box


In Montessori, a spindle box is used to teach counting.  I made a spindle box for Bear using an old cereal box and popsicle sticks, but she wasn't too interested.  However, she was interested in feeding her foam number puzzle pospicles. 

It really is the same principle as the spindle box and I followed the "script" when presenting it.  She enjoyed it and did it a few times before running away.

 She was sad about zero not getting any popsicles though.
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5 comments:

  1. Annette W.December 22, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Oh, that is so sweet that she was sad about 0. :) She has a sweet heart!

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  2. MaryAnneDecember 22, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    So sweet that she wanted zero to get popsicle sticks =)

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  3. Natalie PlanetSmartyDecember 22, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    It's funny what children take to. Anna was never the one to transfer or to count out number of items unless we play store. Otherwise she looks me in the eye and asks "why?"

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  4. Tara BromanDecember 22, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Thanks for the great idea and spindle box link. I find Montessori Ed. very interesting. Are you formally trained or did you teach yourself? Any books you would recommend?

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  5. Counting CoconutsDecember 22, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Oh well done! Did you use Gettman's book for the "script"? I bought the spindles, but am going to wait until I introduce the number rods first.

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