Material name: Addition Strip Board – Montessori Addition Strip Board
Area: Mathematics
Purpose & developmental benefits:
The Addition Strip Board helps children practice addition within 10 (and beyond) by placing number strips onto the board and directly observing how numbers combine to form a sum. Children clearly see the relationship between addends and the result, which naturally supports mental calculation and the memorization of addition combinations in a calm, pressure-free way.
Skills children develop:
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Practice basic addition (0–10)
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Memorize addition combinations
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Develop logical thinking and reasoning skills
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Strengthen concentration and precise hand movements
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Prepare for the Addition Snake Game and more advanced addition boards
Recommended age: 4.5–6 years old
Materials & components:
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Addition board with a printed number scale
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Number strips from 1–9
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May include number cards or a recording pencil
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Montessori-standard colors; durable, child-safe wooden or board materials
Use in the classroom / at home:
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The child places the first number strip → places the second strip → reads the result
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Practice multiple addition combinations
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Designed primarily for individual work during math time
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A transitional step from bead manipulation to a more abstract numerical representation
