Hundred Board

The Hundred Board provides a complete picture of the counting sequence while revealing patterns in our number system—column patterns, row patterns, and skip counting paths.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Mathematics
• Learning area: Linear Counting
• Level: Ages 5-6

Objectives

• Understand number sequence 1-100
• Recognize number patterns
• Build number sense and magnitude
• Develop skip counting skills

Materials

• Hundred Board: 10x10 grid
• Number tiles 1-100
• Control chart for self-correction

Instructions

1. Place tiles 1-10 in first row. 2. Continue with 11-20, etc. 3. Use control chart to verify. 4. Explore patterns: 'What do column numbers have in common?' 5. Skip count: place only 5, 10, 15, 20... 6. Play 'mystery number' games.

Educator tip

Let children discover patterns independently. Ask questions rather than pointing out patterns.

Assessment

Child completes board independently and identifies number patterns.

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