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Montessori "Teens" Math Workbook

Montessori "Teens" Math Workbook

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$4.95 - $4.95
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Your child confidently counts to ten but gets confused the moment they reach eleven. Those "teen" numbers from 11 to 19 feel completely random—why does "eleven" sound nothing like "ten-one"? This Montessori teens math workbook tackles that exact confusion with 23 pages of systematic practice designed around how Montessori presents teen numbers: as "ten and one," "ten and two," "ten and three." Perfect for children ages 4 to 6 who've mastered 1-10 and are ready for the critical bridge to two-digit thinking.

📦 What's Included

  • 23 practice pages: Comprehensive coverage of numbers 11 through 19
  • Number formation practice: Tracing and writing each teen number
  • Counting exercises: Identifying quantities from 11 to 19
  • Ten-frame visual support: Shows the "ten plus extra" structure Montessori uses
  • Progressive difficulty: Starts with concrete counting, moves toward abstract number work
  • GoodNotes compatible: Use digitally on tablets to save paper
  • Answer key included: For quick checking and independent work
  • Instant PDF download: Print unlimited copies for classroom or home use

🔟 Why Teen Numbers Are So Confusing

In English, teen numbers break every pattern children just learned. After counting "eight, nine, ten," suddenly the next number is "eleven"—not "ten-one" or "oneteen." Twelve doesn't follow the pattern either. Only when you reach thirteen does the "-teen" suffix appear, but even then the order feels backward: "thir-teen" is three-ten, but we write it 13 (one-three). This linguistic chaos makes the teen numbers the hardest hurdle in early math.

🎯 The Montessori Solution

Montessori materials teach teens differently. Children work with golden bead bars that show eleven as "one ten-bar plus one unit bead." They physically see and feel that 11 is ten plus one more, 12 is ten plus two more, and so on. This workbook reinforces that concrete understanding with visual ten-frames and language that matches: "ten and one," "ten and two," "ten and three." The connection between the quantity (ten plus extras) and the written number (11, 12, 13) becomes clear.

💡 Learning Benefits

  • Place value foundation: Understands that 11-19 are composed of one ten plus extra ones
  • Number sense development: Sees patterns in how teen numbers work
  • Writing practice: Builds muscle memory for forming double-digit numbers
  • Counting fluency: Becomes automatic with the 11-19 sequence
  • Bridge to two-digit math: Prepares for understanding 20, 30, 40 as groups of tens
  • Visual-quantity connection: Links written numbers to actual amounts

🎯 How to Use This Workbook

  • Work with concrete materials first: Use Montessori golden beads, ten-frames, or bundled sticks before starting the workbook
  • One number at a time: Master 11 completely before moving to 12
  • Daily practice: 5-10 minutes per day builds consistency without fatigue
  • Use Montessori language: Say "ten and one" while pointing to 11, "ten and two" for 12
  • Independent work: Once demonstrated, children can complete pages alone
  • Pair with bead work: Have golden beads nearby to verify quantities

🔢 Pairs Perfectly With Montessori Materials

This workbook is designed to complement hands-on Montessori math materials like golden bead bars, teen boards, and ten-frames. Children who've worked with physical materials showing "ten and three" will immediately recognize that same structure on the workbook pages. The written work reinforces what their hands already know.

🔍 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

Don't rush through the teen numbers just because there are only nine of them (11-19). These nine numbers are the foundation for all future place value understanding. If a child truly grasps that 17 is "one group of ten plus seven extra ones," they'll understand 27, 37, and 127 instantly. Take your time. Mastery here pays dividends for years.

👥 Who This Is For

  • Children ages 4 to 6 who've mastered counting 1 to 10
  • Preschool and kindergarten students learning two-digit numbers
  • Montessori Primary classrooms (ages 3-6) following the math sequence
  • Homeschool families using Montessori math progression
  • Parents supplementing school math with stronger place value understanding
  • Teachers preparing students for addition and subtraction with regrouping

📐 The Complete Montessori Math Sequence

This workbook fits between counting 1-10 and working with the hundred chart. The natural Montessori progression flows: numbers 1-10 → teens (11-19) → tens (10, 20, 30...) → hundred chart (1-100) → four operations. Each step builds on the previous foundation, making advanced math feel accessible and logical.

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