Stamp Game Addition

The Stamp Game represents the same operations as Golden Beads but more abstractly—stamps replace beads, moving children toward written arithmetic.

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

Objectives

• Perform addition more abstractly
• Practice dynamic addition with stamps
• Bridge toward paper algorithms

Materials

• Stamp Game: tiles marked 1, 10, 100, 1000 in corresponding colors
• Small numeral cards
• Pencil and paper for recording

Instructions

1. Present addition problem. 2. Build each addend with stamps on mat. 3. Combine stamps by category. 4. Count each category. 5. Exchange 10 stamps for 1 of next category. 6. Record result with numeral cards. 7. Begin writing equation on paper.

Educator tip

The Stamp Game is quieter and more compact than Golden Beads, allowing more independent work.

Assessment

Child performs dynamic addition with stamps and begins recording on paper.

More from Mathematics

• Stamp Game Subtraction
• Addition Strip Board
• Subtraction Strip Board
• Multiplication Bead Board
• Division Bead Board
• Word Problems with Golden Beads
• Addition Finger Charts
• Subtraction Finger Charts