Our zoology materials on butterfly can serve as a complete Montessori primary curriculum for children ages three to six. Each material addresses a distinct conceptual layer of the butterfly: morphology, terminology, metamorphosis, and classification.
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Jan
Jan
Our new astronomy material Parts of a Telescope is designed for elementary children ages 6-12. It teaches the basic structure and function of a telescope. The set includes a wooden puzzle with labels, a control chart, research cards, and task cards. Our material follows the classic Montessori progression from hands-on manipulation to independent reading, and the a review and application process.
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Nov
Nov
We have just released an innovative set of Community Helpers materials designed to extend the study of cultural geography and social awareness across both primary and elementary levels. Our collection introduces concrete representations of 12 people who serve society: Teacher, police officer, soldier, banker, firefighter, nurse, doctor, baker, construction worker, farmer, postal worker, and garbage collector.
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Nov
Nov
The Montessori Farm is a structured language activity designed for children at the primary level and can be continued in the elementary years. It consists of a miniature farm containing animals, structures (barn, coop, silo), fencing, and a water source, presented on a tray with corresponding labels.
The phrase “follow the child,” used in Montessori terms, is an axiom in the truest sense of the word: it is a truth that is self-evident. Upon these three words a pedagogy was built, and this system continues to expand well past the 100th anniversary of its inception. The fact that the world continues to […]
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Aug
Aug
At Alison’s Montessori, we have developed a new Astronomy Teacher Manual designed specifically for Early Childhood classrooms, serving children ages 3 to 6. This is a unique and exclusive offering in the Montessori field, as very few early childhood resources address astronomy in a way that is both developmentally appropriate and aligned with the Montessori […]
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Jul
Jul
At Alison’s Montessori, we are always excited to provide children with hands-on , engaging materials to grasp abstract concepts such as binary numbers. Our beautifully designed material introduces the foundational concepts of binary numbers, the base-2 numeral system that uses only 0s and 1s.