From Finger Play to Mental Arithmetic: Numeracy in the Children's House

It was found among many children placed in suitable conditions that they were passionately interested in mathematics, in big numbers, and not only in big arithmetical operations, but also in calculations on quite a superior level, like those on the powers of numbers, the extraction of square and cubic roots – and especially in geometrical problems.  

Maria Montessori, The Formation of Man

Despite Dr Montessori's 20th century revelations, 21st century adults and children still face obstacles when teaching and learning mathematics. Low numeracy is costing us:

“It is estimated that as many as 17 million adults in England - around half the working-age population - have maths skills only equivalent to those of a primary school child....One in six adults struggle even to identify the balance on their bank statement"

UK Finance, Essentials of Numeracy 

Led by AMI 3-6 Trainer Bimpe Pogoson, this professional development event is suitable for Montessori Guides, Assistant Guides and anyone working with children in a Montessori environment.

Venue: Cambridge Montessori School, 73(A) Tenison Rd, Cambridge CB1 2DG. A short walk from Cambridge train station.

Date: Saturday 18th October 2025

Time: 10am to 4pm