Biology Posts

Earth’s System of Four Spheres, Ages 3-6 / 6-12

Understanding the interconnectedness of Earth's systems is crucial to understanding our planet's complexities. The concept [...]

Turtles vs. Tortoises, Ages 3-9

Understanding the differences between a tortoise and a turtle is more than a biology lesson; [...]

Parts of a Microscope, Ages 6-12

In the Montessori method, science education holds a significant place as it encourages children to [...]

Parts of a Human Skeleton, Ages 3-6

In this blog post, we will introduce our new materials on Human Anatomy with our [...]

Parts of Vertebrae, Ages 9+

The human vertebrae are the individual bones that make up our spine or backbone, which [...]

Internal Parts of Vertebrates, ages 9-12

In the Montessori upper elementary curriculum, zoology is focused on “what the eye cannot see” [...]

The Carbon Cycle, Ages 6-9

The carbon cycle is an important concept for elementary learners in the Montessori science curriculum. [...]

Parts of a Human Kidney, Ages 6-9+

At Alison's Montessori, we continuously strive to provide engaging and educational materials that inspire young [...]

Parts of a Spider, Ages 3-9

Parts of a Spider puzzle is a specially designed puzzle that features a spider and [...]

Major Organs of the Human Body, Ages 6-9

The Montessori framework is grounded in a child-centered approach to education that values fostering a [...]

The Lymphatic System, Ages 3-6, 6-12

Given its complex appearance, it can be daunting to introduce the human lymphatic system. [...]

The Study of Vertebrate Animals, Ages 3-6

Montessori education is a holistic education that takes into consideration children's connection to their environment. [...]

The Study of Leaves, Ages 3-12

Studies show that exposure to nature has a significant positive impact on a child's cognitive, [...]

Animals of the Continents, Ages 3-9

Our new material Animals of the Continents is inspired by the Montessori geography curriculum.  It [...]

The Study of Worms – Ages 6-9

Have you ever observed a wiggling worm around after a rainy day as a child? [...]

The Study of Mushrooms – Ages 6-9

Mushrooms are a type of fungus that can be found on forest floors, but also [...]

Life in a Pond and Life in the Soil

By studying ecosystems, children can think critically and construct an argument from the evidence that [...]

Anatomy of a Human Hand 6-9

Dr. Montessori once said that “the hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence.” In effect, [...]

Parts of a Human Knee Joint Puzzle and Nomenclature

duces human anatomy in the late elementary years in the form of nomenclature cards. At [...]

Botany Leaf Cabinet with Large Puzzles

The study of botany is a natural and spontaneous occurrence in children since plants are [...]

The Process of Photosynthesis (6-9)

Sunlight energy is a vital source of energy for most living things on Earth. Plants [...]

Science Charts – Biology

Three Domains of Life The Montessori Biology elementary curriculum introduces biological classification based on cellular [...]

Leaf Chart and Nomenclatures

Botany study begins early in a Montessori program. Children age 3 to 6 begin to [...]

A Honeybee Society 3-6, 6-9

Have you heard of honeybee societies? Honeybees have developed one of the most complex communal [...]

Botany Impressionistic Charts

The Botany Impressionistic Charts are introduced in elementary following the first and second Great Stories, [...]

Parts of the Human Tongue

The human tongue is an important organ; its function is more than tasting. The tongue [...]

Parts of a Plant Cell & Parts of an Animal Cell

Biology, 6-12 Why should children learn about cells? Cells are the building blocks of any [...]