Kindergarten critical thinking environment resources for Montessori

Critical Thinking, Occupational Therapy, Winter

Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Winter-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 se

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment

Also included in: Sensory Bin Toddler Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills

Animal Tracks Bundle (Growing)

Created by

Wild and Growing

Looking for a unique way to teach about animals and their adaptations? Need an outdoor component in your classroom? My Animal Tracks Bundle will get your students learning about animals in their backyards and how their feet have helped them survive in their environment. In addition to learning about animals, your student will be itching to get outdoors and look for tracks. This bundle includes:Animal Tracks PosterAnimal Tracks Three-Part Flashcard SetAnimal Tracks Memory Matching GameVisual Co

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Flash Cards, Posters, Montessori

NGSS:

1-LS1-1

, 3-LS4-3

, 2-LS4-1

, 3-LS3-2

, K-LS1-1

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Nature Arts and Crafts Printable Pack

Created by

Mother Natured

Whether you’re brand new to the concept of nature play or a seasoned nature crafter and supporter of forest schools, this Nature Art and Craft Printable pack will provide hours of fun, learning and creativity for you and your children.As mothers and educators, many of us know it’s important to limit our children’s screen time. Yet, on average, children spend up to 4 hours a day in front of the TV, iPad or our phones. It is now more important than ever that we allow our children to grow and learn

Subjects:

Environment, Other (Specialty), Spring

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Montessori, Lesson

Fall Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Autumn Homeschool Preschool | Tot School

Created by

Autumn, Critical Thinking, Occupational Therapy

Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Fall-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 sens

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Environment, General Science, Science

Also included in: Sensory Bin Toddler Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills

Ocean Theme: Ocean Layers Montessori Activities

Created by

Welcome to Montessori

Use these interesting cards to teach your students about the layers of the ocean and the animals that live in them! This set of printables comes with multiple activities that you can use to engage your students and help them to learn all about the ocean! LAYERS OF THE OCEAN SET INCLUDES: ★ Instructions for use★ Ocean animal 4 part cards★ Layers of the ocean information cards★ Layers of the ocean and animals poster ★ Layers of the ocean animal sorting cards★ Black and white 3 part cards, no label

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Activities, Montessori, Centers

Also included in: Ocean Theme Bundle for Montessori Classrooms or Science Centers

Shape Stacking Puzzle Cards

Created by

Project Based Primary LLC

This resource contains 20 picture puzzle cards that students can use to refine their visual discrimination, practice ordering and sequencing, reinforce positional words such as on top, below, behind, etc., and build fun picture puzzles using colored shapes. There are a variety of difficulty levels, making this a resource that grows with students and can be used in a multi age learning space. Perfect for morning tubs, early finishers, Montessori shelf work, indoor recess, sub plans, and more. If

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Geometry, Visual Arts

Grades:

PreK - K

Types:

Activities, Montessori, Centers

Seasonal Sorting Cards & Control Chart

Created by

Environment, General Science

Seasonal Sorting Cards & Control Chart - Identify, sort, and classify real-life photographs of common seasonal items and scenes.This set includes:4 category cards (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)24 photographic sorting cards (6 for each season),1 control chartSorting cards are approx. 2¾" x 3¼".You may also be interested in the Seasonal Timeline

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - K

Types:

Valentine's Day Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Homeschool Preschool

Created by

Critical Thinking, Occupational Therapy, Valentine's Day

Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Valentine's Day-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheet

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Also included in: Sensory Bin Toddler Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills

Spring Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills

Created by

Critical Thinking, Occupational Therapy, Spring

Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Spring-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 se

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Also included in: Sensory Bin Toddler Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills

Recycling Matters - Information, Sorting Cards & Control Chart

Created by

Environment, General Science

Recycling Matters (Information, Sorting Cards & Control Chart) - Identify, sort, and classify a variety of objects for recycling. Check the classification using the control chart.Includes:4 basic information cards (why recycle, reduce, reuse, recycle)classification title cards12 cards showing a variety of recycling containers63 photographic sorting cards with labels (metal, paper, plastic, glass, 'other' [salvage, reuse, special recycle], compost, yard waste items)1 control chart showing the

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Critical Thinking, Geometry

Montessori Constructive Triangle Command Cards

Created by

Montessori Mac

This material is a popular extension to the Constructive Triangles set. Using command cards will help students enhance critical thinking skills while refining their mastery level of the triangle boxes and the polygons each box creates. This set of 22 Sensorial command cards contains: *5 cards for the Large Hexagon Box *8 cards for the Small Hexagon Box *5 cards for the Triangle Box *4 cards for the Rectangle Box All cards are shaped to match their corresponding boxes for aesthet

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Montessori

Four Seasons - Real Picture Sorting Activity Cards w/ Introductory Info Cards

Created by

The Montessori Treehouse

Bring the four seasons to life in your classroom with these vivid photo flash cards! Work on visual discrimination and problem solving skills as you decide whether the pictures belong to winter, spring, summer, or fall. This activity comes with: • four information cards, one for each season • four headers (winter, spring, summer, fall) • 24 picture cards (six for each season) to be sorted into their appropriate seasonEach header has a different colored border, and each picture card has a reverse

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Science, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Trees and Leaves Fall Autumn Montessori matching cards

Created by

Miss Charlotte's Web

A great addition to your fall unit. Pair up with real leaves or take a walk and find trees to match the cards. There are so many possibilities. There are 6 matches to make. Simply cut and laminate. Please check out my other items for sale and don't forget to leave feedback. Thank you

Subjects:

Autumn, Environment

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Flash Cards, Montessori

Types of Clouds 3-Part Cards - Montessori Nomenclature

Created by

Environment, Physical Science

Cloud Nomenclature 3-Part Cards - This set includes 14 types of clouds: cirrus, cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, altostratus, altocumulus, stratus, stratocumulus, nimbostratus, cumulus, cumulonimbus, mammatus, lenticular, fog, and contrails.Match the correct labels to the pictures. Check the matching using the control cards (cards with labels attached).Includes:14 cards with labels14 cards without labels14 labelscloud chartCards with labels are approx. 3¾" x 4", cards without labels are approx. 1" sh

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Earth Day, Environment, Social Studies - History

Ecology Montessori Earth Day Activities Bundle

Created by

I Believe in Montessori

Teach your students about Earth day, ecology, pollution, and conservation with these amazing activities. Use this resource to talk about conservation and the ways to protect our planet earth and the environment. Discuss the strategy of recycling, reusing and reducing as a way to control human impact on the environment.Your students will really enjoy learning about pollution and recycling! ♻️ This will tie wonderfully with your lessons and activities for Earth Day week.This activity will perfectl

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Speech Therapy

Opposite Picture Cards with Real Photos

Created by

The Montessori Treehouse

Work on critical thinking and problem solving skills with your students with these real photo opposite cards! This set comes with 36 picture cards to match by opposites. Flip the cards over to check your answers.Designed so your students can use the cards independently, the back of the cards are colour coded: orange backs are your control cards, and teal backs are your working cards. Once sorted into two piles, the child can confidently match the pictures on the working cards with the pictures o

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Biomes of the World Comprehensive Map and Coloring Activity

Created by

Montessori Nature

Get your students engaged in hands-on learning about the biomes of the world with this comprehensive printable! This resource includes two sets of maps that cover the biomes of the continents and the major land biomes.The first set features comprehensive maps for each of the seven continents, along with 8 blackline maps for older students to color and label the biomes. The second set includes a master map and 3 photographs of each of the 9 major land biomes: Taiga, Alpine Tundra, Arctic Tundra,

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Printables, Montessori

Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle

Christmas Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Tot School

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Critical Thinking, Occupational Therapy

Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Christmas-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Critical Thinking, Place Value, Winter

Also included in: Sensory Bin Toddler Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills

TEN AND ONES MAT COUNTERS N WORKSHEET WINTER THEME ENVISION

Created by

First and Fun

Tens and Ones Mat Counters n Worksheet WINTER THEME Envision 12 Fun Winter Theme Printable worksheets: 2 of each lessons one has an answer keyLessons:1. Counting with Groups of Ten and Leftovers2. Numbers made with Tens3. Tens and Ones4. Expanded Form5. Different Ways to make Numbers6. Problem Solving Make an Organizing ListThese work sheets can be used for homework, class work, early finishers or teacher assessments. This file consists of 12 work sheets, 2 Math Mats in both full color and grey

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Printables, Montessori, Centers

CCSS:

Animal Tracks Matching - Animals of North America

Created by

The Modern Montessori Guide

ContentsPg. 2-6: Animals, Tracks, and Descriptions•Arctic Hare•Red Fox•White-Tailed Deer•Red Squirrel•Eastern Wolf•Polar Bear•Moose•Beaver•Grizzly Bear•ChipmunkPg. 7-9: ControlsPg. 10: Terms of UseSuggested Uses3-Part Card Matching•Each animal has a set of tracks associated with them. To help the child identify which tracks go with which animal, I have created description cards that can be used to identify paw-print characteristics. Memory Game•When using this material as a memory game, only the

Subjects:

Environment

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Printables, Montessori

Frog Theme Shape Sorting Puzzle - NO PREP Math Activity - Frog Shape POSTERS

Created by

AsToldByMom

Along with 11 FROG Shape Posters, 11 Trace and Color Frogs, 11 Clip Cards and 11 Cut & Paste Matching Sets for your bulletin boards, this Cut & Paste Shapes Activity will help students identify and distinguish various basic shapes and introduce them to the spellings of the shapes also.3 Activities Included:>> Cut & Paste of all Shapes' Frogs>> Trace and Color Shapes & Frogs>> Clip Cards>> PostersHow to do?Activity 1The cut outs which are to be cut are gi

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Geometry, Math

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Montessori

Also included in: Math Centers - Learn Shapes - Sorting & Matching Activity (Homeschool)

Tropical Rainforest - Information, Sorting Cards & Control Charts

Created by

Tropical Rainforest Information, Sorting Cards & Control Charts - This set includes information on the layers of the tropical rainforest, including the climate and conditions of each layer and the animals that live there.Identify, sort, and classify the plants and animals that live in each layer of the tropical rainforest. Check the classification using the control chart.Includes:basic information on tropical rainforestsphoto of a rainforestphoto showing the rainforest divided into 4 layersp

Subjects:

Biology, Environment

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types: