After the material, its appropriate verbal language, and its symbolic representation are each studied in turn, they are then associated with one another. In Montessori mathematics, this sequence is referred to as quantity, symbol, and association . Geometry Geometry in Montessori follows the historical development of the subject. Geometry began as a concrete experience with abstractions following at a later time. Each child follows the same sequence.
Geometry is experienced sensorial through manipulation of both plane and solid geometric figures.
These materials induce a creative activity that encloses two and three dimensional construction of various forms, artistic drawings, and ornamentation. As much geometric nomenclature is supplied as possible at his or her command when entering the stage of exploring why, how, and when things happen. If the six year old child has had no previous Montessori training, this sensorial experience in geometry is made available immediately upon familiarity through the sensorial experience. Social Studies and Science Dr. Montessori felt that social studies and science should be integrated in the classroom, as they are in life. Therefore, there are no clear distinctions or lines of demarcation among any of the various areas which are included in this section when they are studied in the classroom.