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CULTURE

CULTURE

“Our work is not to teach, but to help the absorbent mind in its work of development. How marvelous it would be if by our help, if by an intelligent treatment of the child, if by understanding the needs of his physical life and by feeding his intellect, we could prolong the period of functioning of the absorbent mind!” - Maria Montessori.
Childhood is the time to plant seeds which will blossom later. By allowing the child to explore with his/her senses rather than merely reading a textbook an empirical attitude is fostered. The child should be encouraged to prove things for him/herself. An important tool in developing this empirical attitude is observation. In presenting the child with opportunities to really see and listen, his/her powers of observation are improved. Further, through involvement with nature with both mind and body, the child’s ability to concentrate grows. Exploration with living things then helps to train the child’s senses and enables him/her to perceive more precisely.
Throughout the cultural area, the adult wonders with the child, guiding the child to his/her own discoveries. The key is that we experience together with the child instead of telling the child what to experience. Discovery is what it is all about! 
 

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Living in the Arctic

The whole set includes:

  • 9” x 11.5” laminated card with pictures, spaces to put an object, and a space for a label.
  • 9” x 11.5” laminated control card with pictures, names, and a space to put an object.
  • 4 ¾” x 3 ½” x 1 ¼ clear plastic box with six objects and 6 laminated matching word cards inside.

Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted. Replica size is between 1.5” and 3” in height.

Objects in this set: Inuit, Musher, Igloo, Beluga Whale, Narwhal Whale, and Husky.

SKU
6.51.10
$32.40
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Predators

This amazing set includes 4 ¾” x 3 ½” x 1 ¼ clear plastic box with 10 objects, and 10 matching laminated word cards inside. Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted.

Replica size is between 1.5” and 3” in height.

Objects in this set: Snake, Shark, Tiger, Scorpion, Cheetah, Lion, Black Jaguar, Crocodile, Hawk, and Spider.

SKU
6.51.11
$32.40
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Baby Farm Animals

Farm Animals are truly the best! Especially the adorable baby farm animals!

Children absolutely love baby farm animals, and love playing with miniature animals and figurines representing them.

 While playing, children will easily grasp the names of the baby farm animals.

Our Baby Farm Animals set includes: 9 objects, 9 laminated cards, and 2 clear plastic boxes.

· One large 6” x 4” x 2” clear plastic box with 10 farm animals inside.

· One 3 ½” x 2 ½” x 1 ½” clear plastic boxes with 10 laminated cards inside.

Farm animals included in this set: calf, kitten, puppy, lamb, foal, donkey foal, bunny, piglet, and chicks. 

Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted.

SKU
6.51.12
$23.40
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Animals and Their Young

Animals and Their Young – Montessori Animal Families Set

A beautifully crafted Montessori collection featuring 15 large, hand-painted animals. Each family includes a mother, father, and baby to help children explore real-world animal relationships through hands-on play and language work.

SKU
6.51.13
$135.00
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Match It! Animal Families

This colorful set of 30 puzzle cards provides children with an excellent introduction to basic animal words and families.

 Each card features a real photo of an adult animal or young animal.

Simply match the correct pieces together to complete the puzzle. 

The puzzles are self-correcting as no two puzzle cuts are the same.

 Each Puzzle measures: 6 x 3 inches.

SKU
6.51.13A
$18.00
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Animal Tracks with Cards

The whole set includes 6 solid beechwood disks, each double-sided — with an engraved animal track on one side and a labeled animal image on the other. Also includes 6 laminated animal picture cards and a woven basket for display and storage.

Children observe, match, and classify tracks and animals:

  • 🦝 Raccoon
  • 🦨 Striped Skunk
  • 🐸 Frog
  • 🐅 Tiger
  • 🦊 Red Fox
  • 🐇 Cottontail Rabbit

This hands-on material encourages:

  • Visual and tactile discrimination
  • Matching tracks to animals and cards
  • Vocabulary building and early science exploration
  • Use with play dough, ink, or sand for stamping and sensory play

Disks measure 3" in diameter.
 

SKU
6.51.14
$44.10
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Bird Tracks with Cards

Bird Tracks with Cards

The whole set includes 6 round wooden discs with carved bird tracks and 6 matching cards. Each card shows a photo of the bird’s feet, the track shape, and a short description of how the bird uses its feet.

Children match the wooden tracks to the cards, observe the differences, and learn how birds move, hunt, and adapt to their environments.

Includes tracks for: Owl, Duck, Turkey, Woodpecker, Heron, and Robin.

Made of smooth beech wood (3" diameter).
Handmade wicker basket is included.

This activity encourages observation, classification, and a growing interest in the natural world.

Ages: 3 – 6

SKU
6.51.15
$46.80
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Land, Air & Water Transportation

Our beautiful Replica set includes 6” x 4” x 2” clear plastic box with 21objects inside, and 3 large cards. Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted.

Replica size is between 1.5” and 3” in height.

Land: Police Car, Fire Truck, Sports Car, Motorcycle, ATV, Semitruck, Pickup Truck.

Air: Hot Air Balloon, Plain, Blimp, Parachutist, Helicopter, Stunt Plain, Space Shuttle.

Water: Cruise Liner, Steamboat, Sailboat, Windsurfer, Motorboat, Battleship, Jet Ski.

 

SKU
6.52.01
$62.10
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Land, Air & Water Animals

Land, Air & Water Animals

The whole set includes a 6" x 4" x 2" clear plastic box with 18 animal figures and 3 large sorting cards labeled land, air, and water.

Each replica is carefully sculpted and hand-painted. Figures range from 1.5" to 3" in height.

Children classify animals based on where they live and move, helping them observe differences and make meaningful connections to the natural world.

SKU
6.52.02
$62.10
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Land & Water Form Objects

Our beautiful unique set includes 6” x 4” x 2” clear plastic box with 12 objects inside.

Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted. Replica size is between 1.5” and 3” in height.

- Have the children pour water into two geographical forms from our 6.00.02 Land and Water Form Trays set.

- Introduce Land & Water Form Objects, removing them one at a time and naming each of them. Discuss the objects with the children and decide if they belong on land or in water, and place them appropriately.

6.00.02 Land & Water Form Trays are sold separately.

SKU
6.52.03
$26.10
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Vertebrate and Invertebrate

Our beautiful Replica set includes: 20 animals, 22 laminated cards, and 2 clear plastic boxes.

·  6” x 4” x 2” clear plastic box with 20 animal objects inside.

·  3 ½” x 2 ½” x 1 ½” clear plastic box with 20 laminated cards with names of animals, and two Vertebrate & Invertebrate cards.

Children can check their work by looking at the colour coding on the back of the cards.

 Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted. Replica size is between 1.5” and 3” in height. Animals in this set:

Vertebrates: human, fish, turtle, hamster, mouse, frog, parrot, whale, crocodile, snake.

Invertebrates: starfish, octopus, butterfly, bumblebee, centipede, ant, cockroach, spider, fly, ladybug.

 

 

SKU
6.53.01
$62.10