If you've ever watched a child work with Montessori materials, you’ve seen how much of the learning process is about tactile, hands-on exploration. In fact, Montessori math materials are designed to transform abstract concepts into concrete experiences, allowing children to feel and manipulate their way into understanding numbers, operations, and even complex mathematical principles.

In today’s episode, we’re going to explore how Montessori materials like the golden beads and other tools help children understand abstract math concepts, and how you can reinforce math skills at home with simple, practical activities that support this hands-on learning.