The Subtraction Tables Booklet: 2 is a Furniture & Storage Montessori material designed for children aged 3-6, crafted by Nienhuis Montessori to AMI standards.
This Subtraction Tables Booklet focuses on advanced subtraction facts for numbers 11 and 12, providing systematic practice aligned with Montessori mathematics progression. The structured format allows children to work independently through subtraction problems, building fluency and confidence with these specific number combinations while reinforcing the concrete mathematical concepts learned through manipulative work.
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”— Maria MontessoriEducation and Peace
“The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence.”
— Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
The Subtraction Tables Booklet 2 addresses the mathematical mind's need for systematic practice with larger numbers, specifically focusing on subtracting from 11 and 12. This booklet provides the abstract work that follows concrete manipulation of golden beads and subtraction strip boards, allowing children to internalize these specific number relationships. The structured pages of the Subtraction Tables Booklet 2 isolate each equation, enabling focused attention on one mathematical fact at a time. By concentrating on just two numbers (11 and 12), the booklet respects the child's capacity for gradual mastery while building toward complete memorization of subtraction facts. The booklet format encourages independent work cycles, as children can complete pages at their own pace and return to challenging equations as needed. This progression from concrete materials to the written equations in the Subtraction Tables Booklet 2 exemplifies how mathematical abstraction develops naturally when properly sequenced.
Each order includes everything needed for proper presentation and long-term use.
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Open to the first page showing 11 - 0 = 11
Work through each equation systematically, writing the answer
Complete one full sequence (all equations for 11) before moving to 12
Each material supports multiple areas of child development simultaneously.
Bridges the gap between concrete manipulation and abstract calculation, supporting the child's transition to mental mathematics.
Focused practice on specific number combinations builds automatic recall essential for advanced mathematical work.
Repetitive practice with clear objectives strengthens focus and attention to detail in mathematical thinking.
Self-checking opportunities allow children to verify their work independently, building mathematical confidence.
Designed for child-sized hands
Professional tips from AMI-trained guides to maximize the educational value of this material.
“Introduce this booklet only after solid work with subtraction strip board and first booklet”
Observe for readiness by noting speed and accuracy with simpler subtraction facts
Allow children to use concrete materials alongside the booklet if needed for verification
Create a tracking chart showing which number facts each child has mastered
Everything you need to know about this material.
This booklet focuses specifically on subtraction facts for numbers 11 and 12, providing systematic practice for equations like 11-1 through 11-10 and 12-1 through 12-11. It's designed as an advanced follow-up to basic subtraction work.
Yes, children should have completed work with concrete materials like the subtraction strip board and mastered basic subtraction facts (1-10) before progressing to this booklet. This ensures they understand the concept before moving to abstract practice.
The structured format allows children to work through problems at their own pace without adult intervention. Clear organization and systematic progression help children self-check their work and build confidence through repeated practice.
This depends on your classroom setup - the booklet can be laminated for use with dry-erase markers to make it reusable, or used as a consumable workbook where children write directly on the pages. Many teachers photocopy pages for individual use.
This booklet complements concrete materials like the subtraction strip board and bead bars, serving as a bridge to abstract mathematical thinking. It follows the Montessori progression from concrete to abstract understanding of subtraction concepts.
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