Dot Game – Slate Version

The Dot Game – Slate Version is a classic Montessori material designed to help children transition from concrete bead-based operations to abstract written arithmetic. With a specially marked slate board, children practice addition using place-value columns and color-coded dots, gradually internalizing how numbers combine and carry over.

This slate version offers a durable, reusable surface that allows children to practice repeatedly without the need for paper, making it ideal for classroom and home environments. By working from left to right and placing dots that represent units, tens, hundreds, and thousands, children experience a smooth progression from hands-on materials to symbolic math. It strengthens their understanding of addition structure, helps visualise carry-over operations, and builds confidence in performing multi-digit addition independently.

Perfect for Montessori early elementary levels, the Dot Game fosters numerical fluency, pattern recognition, and comfort with large-number addition.

Key Benefits & Learning Outcomes

• Builds strong understanding of place value through visual dot placement
• Helps children transition from concrete bead materials to abstract arithmetic
• Develops fluency in multi-digit addition and carrying

Design & Material

• Material: High-quality wooden slate with engraved or printed place-value columns
• Surface: Reusable writing slate for continuous practice
• Features: Color-coded dot guides, durable finish, child-safe construction
• Age Group: 6+ years