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3rd grade social studies resources for Montessori $5-10
Ocean Unit
Ocean UnitThis comprehensive Ocean Unit includes several weeks worth of interdisciplinary lesson plans, reading passages, projects, research tasks, science experiments, hands-on activities, and worksheets for learning all about earth's oceans and the importance of water!Contents include:Ocean Map PostersMap Labeling ActivitiesOcean Zones Informational Posters - 2 versionsOcean Life PosterOcean Zones Labeling ActivitiesHands-On Ocean Zones Science CenterWater Cycle Informational PosterWater Cycle
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Elementary Science Curriculum - Science Unit Bundle
Montessori Inspired Animal World Habitats Learning Pack
I created this file for our geography and animal studies at home. We use this to study the different biomes (habitats) of the world and the animals that thrive on it. This printable is suitable for SORTING ACTIVITIES as well. The pictures I provided are big and clear enough for classroom discussion or for private use.
This file contains the following:
- 6 pictures of habitats (desert, temperate deciduous forest,
grassland, tundra, taiga, rainforest)
- 60 picture cards of animals (10 animals
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PreK - 6th
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History of Airplanes - Timeline and Ordering Activities
Montessori-inspired resources for learning about the history and evolution of airplanes (aviation). Activities are designed for preschool, kindergarten, and lower elementary kids. This material focuses on visuals (matching activities), reading practice, introducing the concept of change, ordering activities, and integrating fine motor skills into the resources. WHAT'S INCLUDED?History of Airplane Posters (Full Page Size) to be used as banners and displays in classrooms and homeschool roomsHist
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Growing BUNDLE History Timeline and Ordering Packets
timeline of early Hominins
This Montessori inspired timeline introduces children to SOME types of early humans. Students learn about ● Australopithecus ● Homo erectus ● Homo habilis ● Homo sapiens ● NeanderthalsINCLUDES 1 X full color timeline complete1 x timeline where child places picture and paragraph onto the correct place
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Early Humans Bundle (Montessori Inspired)
Seasons Sun and Earth Montessori Earth Science Charts Booklet Solstice Equinox
Looking for interactive earth science charts to show how the relationship between the sun and earth causes the seasons and each solstice and equinox? These seasons science diagrams and activity booklet were originally developed as a Montessori earth science lesson, but are perfect for any elementary earth science unit!Click on the ⭐️PREVIEW⭐️ for a visual walk-through of what’s included and how it all works together!The Seasons is an interactive diagram kids can use in lower and upper elementary
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 1-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Montessori Landmarks of North America 3 Part Cards
This learning material features 23 high-quality REAL images of known landmarks in North America in 3-part cards format. This file is in a .zip form and contains 2 PDF files: (1) Landmarks of North America with BORDER (2) Landmarks of North America without border. Each file includes:- 23 control cards (picture and label)- 23 picture cards- 23 labels- title cards- 23 fact cards- added pin flagsDOES NOT INCLUDE A NORTH AMERICA MAPTHIS FILE IS PART OF A BIGGER BUNDLE, which includes all LANDMARKS i
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Landmarks Around the World Bundle Pack
Cultural Geography Research Projects for 6 - 9 year olds
Elementary cultural geography and physical geography projects. Suitable for children in mainstream or Montessori classrooms. Many of these projects integrate into other Curriculum work such as Literacy or Zoology.There are 21 task cards (2 per page) e.g. -Choose a country and draw a picture of the clothing worn by people there. Do people wear different clothes in different seasons?-MUSIC:What is the national anthem of this country? Who wrote it?Can you play it on an instrument OR Find a recor
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Geography Projects Bundle
Montessori Inspired Landmarks of Africa 3 Part Cards and Fact Cards
This educational resource includes 20 real and high-quality images of famous landmarks in Africa, presented in a 3-part card format. The file is in a .zip format and includes two PDF files: (1) Landmarks of Africa with a green border, and (2) Landmarks of Africa without borders. Each file includes:- 20 control cards (picture and label)- 20 picture cards- 20 labels- title cards- 20 fact cards- added pin flagsTHIS FILE IS PART OF A BIGGER BUNDLE, which includes all LANDMARKS in continents of Asia
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Landmarks Around the World Bundle Pack
History of Cars - Timeline and Ordering Activities
Montessori inspired resources for learning about the history and evolution of cars. There are activities designed for kids in preschool, kindergarten and lower elementary. This material focuses on visuals (matching activities), reading practice, introducing the concept of change, ordering activities and integrating fine motor skills in the resources. No definition cards included on this set.WHAT'S INCLUDED?History of Cars Posters (Full Page Size) to be used as banners and displays in classroom
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Growing BUNDLE History Timeline and Ordering Packets
Fundamental Needs Extensions - Montessori
Montessori resource for extending and applying learners thinking with fundamental human needs.This is a series of Fundamental Need Extensions. These 50 activities allow your Montessori Elementary Students to apply their knowledge of Fundamental Needs in creative ways.Ideal for students who have practised Fundamental Need nomenclature or as an alternative way to engage students in thinking about Fundamental Needs.Made for fluent readers.HOW TO USEEach page has 2 task cards on it. Just cut the pag
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
Early life research for Montessori
Montessori research project to complement the clock of eras and second great story. 10 Animals from the Paleozoic through to the Cenezoic. Each in their own 'book' with spaces for child to complete research.Get a digital copy (that works with Google Slides) hereIncluded:How do you pronounce its name?When did it live? Color in the time periodColor in a map of where fossils of it have been foundState its predators and preyA page for students to write all about it with a selection of generic prompt
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
Imaginary Island Scope and Sequence
The beauty of Montessori lessons can be seen in how seamlessly they build on one another, guiding the child to true comprehension. Though this is generally highlighted in the Montessori math and language curricula, a beautiful sequence can be seen as the child makes their way through the cultural curriculum as well. Once they have reached upper elementary, the child combines their previous lessons and exploration into one, culminating project: The Imaginary Island. This integrates the concepts o
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3rd - 7th
Also included in: Imaginary Island Curriculum and Materials Bundle!
Grassland Biome Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations Montessori
The Grassland Biome is a learning set containing 3-part cards, description cards, information posters, and research worksheets for students to learn about the temperate and tropical grassland biomes. Students will learn about the main characteristics of this ecosystem, animal and plant adaptations. The printable features photographic images. The Grassland Biome Printable includes:Information cards: The Grasslands, The Temperate Grasslands, The Tropical Grasslands3-part cards: 6 Animals of the
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
Hands on mapping Montessori inspired
Montessori inspired mapping activities. Helps children learn basic compass directions (N,S,E,W), understand symbols, and following directions. Includes 2 activities Set A: Map reading - e.g. where is the bakery? Answers included. 12 task cards.Set B: Placing items on the map e.g. place the fire station on the East side of Third Street. - Answers included. 12 task cardsIncludesTask Cards and AnswersMaps
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
Montessori Story of Mathematics Fifth Great Lesson 3 Part 4 Part Cards
Montessori's fifth great lesson is known as The Story of Mathematics, The Story of Numbers and/or The Story of Numerals. The story begins with the Stone Age system of body-counting and continues on to the decimal number system we use today all over the world and includes the contributions of Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America to our currently used decimal number system.The Story of Mathematics can be told repeatedly to children from the age of six all the way through to age 12. Every re-tel
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1st - 6th
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Montessori Inspired Landmarks of South America 3 Part Cards and Fact Cards
This educational resource is designed to help learners explore South America's landmarks in a fun and engaging way. It includes 17 real and high-quality images, presented in a 3-part card format that makes learning easy and enjoyable. The file is in a .zip format and contains two sets of PDF files: (1) Landmarks of South America with a lovely pink border, and (2) Landmarks of South America without any border.Each file includes:- 17 control cards (picture and label)- 17 picture cards- 17 labels-
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Landmarks Around the World Bundle Pack
Montessori Inspired Landmarks of Australia/Oceania 3 Part Cards and Fact Cards
This learning material features 19 high quality REAL images of known landmarks in Oceani and Australia in 3 part card format. This file is in a .zip form and contains 2 sets of PDF files: (1) Landmarks of Oceania with brown BORDER (2) Landmarks of Oceania without border. Each file includes:- 19 control cards (picture and label)- 19 picture cards- 19 labels- title cards- 19 fact cards⭐THIS FILE IS PART OF A BIGGER BUNDLE, which includes all LANDMARKS in continents of Asia, Africa, North America,
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Landmarks Around the World Bundle Pack
The Second Great Lesson: Story cards & Pictures for the Timeline of Life
Story cards are arranged as cue cards to tell the second of Montessori's Great Stories: The Coming of Life. There are colourful, realistic pictures numbered to correspond with story cards. The picture cards can be laminated and layer onto a long felt timeline as the story is told or the story cards can be matched to the picture cards to provide timeline materials for students to use in the classroom. A list of suggested book titles, follow up activities and websites are also included.
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1st - 8th
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Maria Montessori Three/Four Part Cards and BIO Bundle
This PDF includes Four Part Cards to teach students about Maria Montessori and the Montessori Method. Four part cards include a picture card, a word card, a control card (picture and word), and an information card. Cards included are: Maria Montessori, Casa dei Bambini, materials, practical life, observation, environment, respect, and multiage groups. There is also a brief biography of Montessori's life, and an additional set of Three Part Cards, depicting some of the basic Montessori Materials.
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PreK - 6th
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Famous Paintings Art Close Up
A Montessori -inspired activity on art appreciation! Have fun pairing the famous paintings of the world's greatest artists by inspecting the close-up cards that show every brushstroke and match it to its full work.⭐️⭐️What you will get:24 full work paintings from artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Cezanne, Picasso, Gauguin, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinco, Renois, Degas24 close-up cardsCard size is approximately 3.75"x5"We always use our printables at home in our homeschool journey. To see how it wor
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PreK - 3rd
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MONTESSORI GREAT STORY of PEOPLE. Early man (hominids) cards
HAND DRAWN CARDS TO THE MONTESSORI GREAT STORY OF PEOPLE.These set includes:- 5 cards of Homo Habilis, Homo Sapience, Australopithecus Afarensis, Homo Neaderthalensis, Homo Erectus. - 5 labels to the cards.- 5 labels to the cards with time period. These cards can be used for Great Story of People in Montessory classroom or at home. They also can be used for any hominid activities. Print and laminate the file for long-term usage (matted lamination is the best), cut cards and labels on line.
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1st - 6th
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MONTESSORI GREAT STORY of PEOPLE. Early man (hominids) skulls cards
HAND DRAWN CARDS TO THE MONTESSORI GREAT STORY OF PEOPLE.These set includes:- 5 cards of skulls of Homo Habilis, Homo Sapience, Australopithecus Afarensis, Homo Neaderthalensis, Homo Erectus. - 5 labels to the cards.- 5 labels to the cards with time period. - 5 control cards.These cards can be used for Great Story of People in Montessory classroom or at home. They also can be used for any hominid activities. Print and laminate the file for long-term usage (matted lamination is the best), cut car
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1st - 7th
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Geography Research Project: World Continents Interactive Foldable Report
Have you started a research project on the continents of the world? Try this new approach to research projects.This interactive "Exploding Box" will guide your students through the research process to identify important facts about the world continents. Montessori Teachers would love this project would to compliment the Continents of the World Lessons. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will need scrapbook paper, scissors, glue and coloring tools to create this
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3rd - 6th
Kids Anxiety Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation. Mindfulness. Zones. CBT
Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your behavior and your reactions to feelings and things happening around you.It includes being able to adjust to highly emotional reactions such as upsetting stimuli, to calm yourself down when you are emotionally heightened, to adjust to a change, and to handle frustration without temper outbursts.Self-regulation involves taking a pause between a feeling and an action—taking the time to think things through, make a plan, and wait patiently
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2nd - 4th
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