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Puzzle Maps Extension, Ages 5-6+

Puzzle Maps Extension, Ages 5-6+

Puzzles Maps are introduced at the primary level around age 5. They consist of eight maps representing the seven continents and the world. The large colorful puzzles contain movable pieces with knobs and can be accompanied by large outline charts.  These puzzle maps represent the political boundaries of the world.  Before learning about political boundaries, children will have […]

Parts of a River – Ages 6-9

Children will benefit significantly from learning about the parts of a river. Our Parts of a River material encompasses many other natural processes studied in the Montessori Geography curriculum: types of clouds, the water cycle, glaciers and glacial landforms, and land and water forms.  Water found on land originates from snow and rain. The precipitation […]