Hundred Board Patterns

The Hundred Board is a powerful tool for pattern discovery. Covering multiples with colored chips reveals visual patterns that build algebraic thinking.

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

Objectives

• Discover number patterns on the Hundred Board
• Identify multiples visually
• Build algebraic thinking foundations

Materials

• Hundred Board
• Colored chips or transparent counters
• Pattern recording sheets

Instructions

1. Place all tiles on Hundred Board. 2. 'Let's cover every number we say when counting by 2.' 3. Cover 2, 4, 6, 8... with colored chips. 4. 'What pattern do you see?' (column pattern) 5. Remove chips. Try counting by 5. 6. Try counting by 3—diagonal pattern! 7. Record patterns on paper.

Educator tip

The visual patterns are striking. Let children predict where the next chip will go before placing it.

Assessment

Child creates and describes patterns for multiples of 2, 5, and 10.

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• Counting Backwards from 20
• The Bank Game
• Numeral Card Composition
• The Change Game
• Golden Bead Number Dictation
• Static Addition (No Exchanging)
• Multiplication with Golden Beads
• Division with Golden Beads