RED RODS

Red Rods Montessori Lesson
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[@jacquelineweegels6979]

That's really very beautifully done! Thank you for sharing.

[@fatchick41]

At mci one is shown to carry it vertically with both hands.

[@leahmenasha9922]

I have done this presentation so many times and every time the child doesn’t place the rods randomly on the rug they place them in order as they see on shelf

[@mysteryflower4483]

Teachers have different trainings, so something as seemingly simple as the red rods can be done differently. The child will usually take the rod closest to them off the shelf first, i.e. the shortest one. When arranging the rods from random to ordered, you must scan the rods with your hands, demonstrating how to find the longest. As one of the aims is to discern length, holding the rods end to end is important. The other aim is coordination, so they must walk carefully and not bump anyone.

[@fatchick41]

A lot of the videos I've seen with children have a lot of verbal interaction while the child is engaged in the activity. Was told that most of the talking should be done at the shelf. Which is correct ?

[@medomalaz787]

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[@4whirledpeas]

She also started with the longest rod first -- which would very difficult (and unusual) for the child --as they would have to lift up and over the other rods in order to see it and to reach it, even though they would not be not much taller than the shelf.

[@spoofer86]

Lovely presentation!Have1question though - At the start (&end) when you bring the rods to the mat (longest to smallest), don't you think its a little challenging for children to carry it horizontally with both hands (arms outstretched) grasping the ends?Also,might cause discomfort to other children in the classroom.Here's a suggestion: Maybe try holding it vertically with grasping with both hands down the middle against the chest?Wanted to share that as I really enjoy watching the vids :)Thanks

[@aishudknath4876]

Hi, so the reason we prefer to hold the rods horizontally is because the child's kinesthetic memory is at work here. The arms expand just a little bit more every time they pick up the rods. There is the sensorial impression of length that is taken in. Generally children as young as three are able to stretch and hold the reds. When they come to the 9th and 10th rod, their hands automatically seek the maximum length they can hold without straining themselves. As these materials are used for months (and even years) by the child in the same environment, they are able to notice the difference in their bodies as well when their hands are able to grasp the ends of the longest rod as well (around 4/5)!

[@grhtchr]

@@aishudknath4876 We teach children to hold it vertically because they might accidentally hit a classmate in the classroom and yes, it might be difficult for them to carry it with their arms outstretched but you do have a point about their little arms expanding every time they carry the red rods from shortest to longest. :D

[@jadew7568]

Why on earth are you selecting them longest to shortest?!

[@berniceeixas2831]

In a Montessori environment you start from big to small, by the time you are towards the end and feeling tired you got to apply less effort. Left to right. It will motivate the child