“Children display a universal love of mathematics, which is
par excellence the science of precision, order, and intelligence.”
Maria Montessori: Her Life and Her Work
Vickie chose to work with a penny building manipulative located in the practical life area. She soon started using the building pieces as a “plus sign” to add numbers together to find a sum. As she worked, she became more and more engaged and inspired and kept asking,“what can I add next?”
