Montessori education is a holistic education that takes into consideration children’s connection to their environment. Understanding other living organisms is essential in many aspects. Therefore, the study of zoology takes place in the early years of primary school, around age three.
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Mar
Mar
Our new material Animals of the Continents is inspired by the Montessori geography curriculum. It can be used to supplement the Puzzle Map of the World or as an independent material. The set is comprised of seven wooden large cards representing all seven Montessori color-coded continents, eight cutouts for each continent (56 cutouts), and a compartmentalized wooden box for storage.
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Feb
Feb
Geography Glaciers can be found on nearly every continent. Some of the most famous glaciers are the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica, the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina, the Margerie Glacier in Alaska, the Furtwängler Glacier in Tanzania, the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers in New Zealand, the Pasterze Glacier in Austria, and the Biafo Glacier […]
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Feb
Feb
Have you ever observed a wiggling worm around after a rainy day as a child? Children are always fascinated and become observant when seeing earthworms make their way through rough terrains. But, not all worms are created equally. They may share similar characteristics but are quite different if we look at them closely.
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Jan
Jan
Mushrooms are a type of fungus that can be found on forest floors, but also on backyard lawns! We think it is especially important to introduce children to the study of mushrooms since most children might have misconceptions believing that mushrooms are plants, and that fungus means mushroom.
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Sep
Sep
Functional Geography and Geology are studied in the Montessori program at the beginning of the elementary level and continue to be explored for years. Children are introduced to rock studies to understand the chemistry and physical science responsible for geochemical cycles such as the Rock Cycle.
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Aug
Aug
Have you heard of honeybee societies? Honeybees have developed one of the most complex communal colonies in the animal kingdom! Introduction about Honeybees Honeybees live on every continent, except Antarctica. The reason is, they feed on nectar and pollen from flowers. Bees have a vital role in our ecosystems. We enjoy fruits, vegetables, and delicious […]
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Jul
Jul
The Green Series is a comprehensive reading program commonly found in Montessori classrooms. The Green Series is also the third series, preceded by the Pink Series, and the Blue Series. Dr. Montessori developed the Montessori method based on the Italian language, which is a phonetic language. Once the method reached America, it was evident that […]
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Jul
Jul
Early in the Fall, Montessori elementary learners are invited to discover how the Universe developed, which begins the Montessori History Curriculum. A series of Five Great Stories along with Impressionistic Charts, and experiments are introduced. The First Great Story, developed by Dr. Montessori, counts the creation of the Universe, including the Solar System, and the […]
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Jun
Jun
The classic Montessori Addition Snake Game‘s purpose is to provide practice with the combinations of numbers that make ten. The Addition Snake Game also allows children to memorize addition facts. Indirectly, children go through a kinesthetic multi-step process that enhances executive function and self-regulation skills. The process requires children to work using their working memory […]