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4th 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
History Timeline cards BCE CE + BC AD shelf work and time research projects
History Timeline cards and research to help students order or sequence important dates in history between BCE/BC and CE/AD. Helps students develop a sense of time and their place in history!INCLUDES:-Letter sized pages each with a date, description and full color photograph. Includes a mini version too. -Letter sized pages with a paragraph description of each event.-Research projects 1 per page of the main dates- 16 shelf work task cardsI have included a large variety of dates throughout history
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4th
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Also included in: Montessori Store 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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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
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 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
World History: Ancient Times Timeline Cards and Booklet
Learn about the historical events of the ancient times with this Montessori-inspired (Elementary) timeline cards and reading booklet as reference. This learning pack contains40 timeline cards of the ancient times (occurred between the period of 5000BC to 500BC.a 40 pages of reading booklet for reference3 pages of timeline sheets that can be assembled to form as a guide. The paper size of this is in A4Each timeline cards has a date, a picture and a short description of the events. Use the timel
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: World History Ancient Times BUNDLE
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
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!
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
Montessori Elementary discussion questions
A range of Discussion questions to help apply, review, critique and analyse student knowledge. Let’s ensure our children are global, peaceful, knowledgeable citizens by ensuring they have opportunities to gain these qualities in our Montessori 6-12 classrooms!HOW TO USE The ideas can be used during whole class group or circle time in Lower Elementary Montessori or Upper Elementary Montessori or as journal ideas for students to write about, for example you could write a journal idea on the whi
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2nd - 6th
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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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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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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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
United States Activity Packet - NO PREP
The United States Activity Packet has a large variety of activities that focus on map skills, states, and geographical features. Student will enjoy working with atlas’, globes, and internet resources to discover facts and features of the United States This would be a great addition to any United States study and ties in perfectly with the Montessori Study of a Nation project.
United States:
-Population
-Oceans, Coasts, & Bordering Countries
-Gulfs
-Peninsulas
-Straits
-Rivers & Lakes
-M
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2nd - 5th
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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
7 Continents Unit Study, Continents Montessori Unit, All About Continents
Continents Unit Study Activity Bundle.This digital file contains 198 pages and includes the following activities:• Continents → Continents description → Continents cards (3-part cards) → World Map• North America → North America Description → North America Maps → North America Languages → North America Important Cities → North America Natural Landmarks → North America Manmade Landmarks → 3-part cards: natural landmarks, manmade landmarks, typical food, flag
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K - 6th
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First Nations: Caribbean, Plymouth, Western N.C. & Great Lakes Native Americans
First Nations: Caribbean, Plymouth, Western N.C. & Great Lakes Native Americans • History of Thanksgiving BUNDLE • Montessori-inspired History & Geography help (10 printable pages + key): Journey through the making of our nation through multiple historically sensitive viewpoints. This learning resource will help guide young historians to: Learn who the Wampanoag Indigenous People are and where they livedFollow the journey of the Pilgrims from Europe to the first ThanksgivingVisualize an
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3rd - 6th
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Fundamental Needs of Humans
A printable version of Montessori's framework for historical and cultural studies. This chart highlights the universal needs of humans in all cultures and opens the door to studying the human adaptations that make each culture vibrant and unique.I recommended introducing the work with the completed chart and talking through each need. A mute (blank) chart is provided for children to sort the pictures and definitions demonstrating that they have conceptually mastered the idea of the fundamental
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K - 5th
Spring Creative Writing Activity | Culture, Nature & Festivals
These three creative writing projects are designed to ignite students' imaginations and enhance their writing skills through engaging with the themes of spring. Each project focuses on different aspects of the season, from the changes in nature to the cultural celebrations around the world.1. Springtime Story StartersDescription: This project consists of a collection of spring-themed story starters to kickstart students' imaginations. Each prompt should inspire stories related to spring activiti
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2nd - 12th
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