Hands-on Math for Montessori Pre-Schoolers
Counting & Measuring
Math Comes to Life Through Hands-On Exploration
By counting, comparing, measuring, and experimenting with everyday objects, children build confidence with early math concepts while developing curiosity and problem-solving skills through play.
Why This Activity Matters
Children learn best when they can see, touch, and explore mathematical ideas in meaningful ways.
Through playful counting and measurement activities, children begin to develop number sense, logical thinking, and an understanding of how mathematics connects to the world around them.
Everyday objects become learning tools as children compare sizes, count quantities, explore weight and volume, and make simple predictions—all while learning through play.
Through playful counting and measurement activities, children begin to develop number sense, logical thinking, and an understanding of how mathematics connects to the world around them.
Everyday objects become learning tools as children compare sizes, count quantities, explore weight and volume, and make simple predictions—all while learning through play.
Count & Sort
Count colorful objects, group them by size or color, and discover how quantities compare.
Measure & Compare
Use rulers and everyday objects to explore length, height, short, tall, big, and small.
Weigh & Discover
Explore heavy and light objects with simple balance scales and hands-on experiments.
Counting & Measuring Activities
Children can build foundational counting and measuring principles through our engaging curated selection of STEM Montessori activities. Below are some of the activities that are included in this package (items subject to change depending on availability):
- 10 Blocks
- Color sorting
- Counting Peg Board
- Ice Cream Counting
Featured Playhouses
Children can build confidence with numbers through playful, hands-on activities that make early math meaningful and fun.
