Montessori Stamp Game Lesson Plan: Adding and Subtracting Decimal Fractions

 Montessori Stamp Game Lesson Plan: Adding and Subtracting Decimal Fractions

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I'll create a comprehensive lesson plan for teaching decimal fractions using the Montessori Stamp Game, including the three-period lesson approach.

Implementation Guide for the Montessori Three-Period Lesson with Decimal Fractions

The lesson plan I've created follows the Montessori philosophy and incorporates the three-period lesson sequence for teaching decimal fractions using the stamp game. Here's how to implement it:

Materials Preparation

Before beginning the lessons:

• Ensure you have all the colored stamps organized in separate containers
• Prepare the place value mat with clear demarcations for whole numbers and decimals
• Create problem cards of increasing difficulty for each operation

The Three-Period Lesson Structure

The Montessori three-period lesson is integrated throughout the plan:

1. Period 1 (Naming/Introduction)
   • The teacher names and demonstrates decimal places and operations
   • Students observe and listen as you manipulate the materials
   • Use clear, concise language when introducing concepts
2. Period 2 (Recognition)
   • Students demonstrate recognition by pointing to items you name
   • They follow directions without having to recall terminology themselves
   • This builds confidence before requiring verbal production
3. Period 3 (Recall)
   • Students name the materials and concepts independently
   • They demonstrate understanding by explaining their reasoning
   • They can work through problems with decreasing guidance

Key Points About the Decimal Visualization

The SVG visualization demonstrates two important conversions:

1. Converting tenths to hundredths (0.3 → 0.30)
   • Each green tenth stamp converts to 10 blue hundredth stamps
   • This helps students understand equivalent representations
2. Converting ones to thousandths (1 → 1,000)
   • Shows the complete conversion sequence from one unit to thousandths
   • Reinforces the decimal system's base-10 structure

The color-coding system (green, blue, red) maintains consistency with traditional Montessori materials and helps students visually connect whole numbers with their decimal counterparts.

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