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2nd grade social studies resources for Montessori $5-10
Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets
Layers of the ocean 3-part cards and sorting activities. Here's what's included:Layers of the ocean poster and animal cards for sorting and matching. The set features watercolor images. There are two sets included with three ( the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone and Midnight Zone) and five layers (the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone, Midnight Zone, Abyss and The Trenches).Layers of the ocean 3-part cards, information cards and blackline master (cursive/print tracing and pages for independent writing)A
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
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 of Telephones - Timeline and Ordering Activities
Montessori inspired resources for learning about the history and evolution of telephones. 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 card included on this set.WHAT'S INCLUDED?History of Telephones Posters (Full Page Size) to be used as banners and display
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Growing BUNDLE History Timeline and Ordering Packets
7 Continents Montessori 3 Part Cards
Montessori inspired seven continents in 3 part cards and definition cards which can be assembled into a booklet. Includes coloring and activity sheets for work extensions.BONUS MATERIALS:6 Continent Posters6 Word Map PostersEDIT 2021: The posters are BONUS MATERIALS (freebie). It only contains 6 continents (no Antarctica) because I can't seem to find an appropriate illustration for the mat/poster.RELATED PRODUCTS: ✔️Animals Around the World Bundle Pack (check the individual packs too) ✔️L
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PreK - 2nd
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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 Geography: Continent Cards Photo Cards, Social Studies
CONTINENT PICTURE CARDS include images of people, places, things, animals, plants and other images that are representative of the seven continents of the world. They're for perfect for Montessori continent folders or boxes, adding to your geography or cultural studies or simply to spark interesting conversation with your students. INCLUDES 12+ pictures for EACH continent and continent labels in several sizes. These picture cards are color coded and marked for easy sorting and are all labeled w
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PreK - 2nd
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Desert Biome Characteristics Animal Plant Adaptations Information Cards
This comprehensive Desert Biome printable set can be a helpful resource for a teacher looking to teach their students about this unique ecosystem. With 3-part cards, information posters, student booklets for coloring and handwriting practice, and research worksheets, students will have all the tools they need to learn about desert habitats and the plants and animals that call them home. Featuring stunning photographic images and engaging clipart, this printable is both educational and visually
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
Montessori World Map Pin Punching
This file includes pin punching templates for 7 continents and labels. Little black dots are helpful to offer young children the shapes for them to pin punch as they may not be ready to trace their own map.Feedback is welcomed!
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PreK - 2nd
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Deciduous Forest Biome Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations
The Deciduous Forest Biome is a learning set containing 3-part cards, description cards, information posters, and research worksheets for students to learn about the temperate deciduous biome. Students will learn about the main characteristics of this ecosystem, animal and plant adaptations. The printable features photographic images. The Deciduous Forest Biome printable includes:Information cards: The deciduous forest; Where in the world are the temperate deciduous forests located (map);
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
Tropical Rainforest Biome Characteristics Animals Layers Information Cards
This comprehensive Tropical Rainforest Biome printable is the perfect resource for teaching your students about this unique ecosystem. With 3-part cards, information posters, and worksheets, your students will dive deep into the layers of the rainforest, learn about the fascinating animals and plants that call it home, and explore the importance of conservation efforts.With clear photographic images, this printable set is engaging and educational. It includes general information posters, maps, w
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
Major World Biomes Animals 3 Part Cards Research Forms Montessori
Transform your geography lessons with this comprehensive biome exploration printable! Perfect for Second and Third Great Lesson materials, this resource includes everything you need to introduce and dive deep into eight major world biomes. From tundra to ocean, students will enjoy learning with engaging 3-part cards, definition cards, animal habitat sorting activities, biome research forms, and student booklets. With colorful maps, informative posters, and hands-on sorting activities, this resou
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
Tundra Biome - Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations Montessori
The Tundra Biome is a learning set containing 3-part cards, description cards, information posters, student booklets for coloring and practicing handwriting and research worksheets for students to learn about the tundra biome. Students will learn about the main characteristics of this ecosystem, animal, plant and human adaptations. The printable features photographic images and clipart (as a part of student worksheets and posters). The Tundra Biome Printable includes:Information cards on The T
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
European Countries Montessori 3-part Cards Bundle
These cards will help your child to explore and know more about European Countries! They can be used during Europe study. The set includes cards about France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and UK. These 3-part cards include maps, capitals, landmarks, food and other! The color coding corresponds to Montessori Europe map.The bundle includes Montessori three part cards of 5 European countries - the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France and Spain.The pack consists of:- 50 name and picture cards- 50 pict
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PreK - 2nd
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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
Dinosaur Bundle for Hands-on Activities
Use our Dinosaur printables to create fun, hands-on learning activities about dinosaurs! These are great for science centers or Montessori classrooms.
Have your choice of pin poking activities for developing fine motor skills, 3 part cards for learning names, fossil matching, and even explore different shapes with our fun shape bundle!
These materials come with realistic images of dinosaurs that will fascinate children, as well as our interesting fossil matching material that will show child
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PreK - 2nd
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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
History of Clocks - Timeline and Ordering Activities
Montessori inspired resources for learning about the history and evolution of clocks. 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 card included on this set.WHAT'S INCLUDED?History of Clocks Posters (Full Page Size) to be used as banners and displays in classr
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Growing BUNDLE History Timeline and Ordering Packets
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
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
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
World Landmarks and Around the World Montessori 3-part cards
This set of 17 3-part cards is based on 2 Safari toobs World Landmarks and Around the World. Each card has a name and location of the monument/landmark, city, country, continent. This file contains 3-part cards and separately I made 17 control cards, so if you decide to use this material with younger children you could print control cards only without wasting your ink/toner on 3-part cards.When preparing this material, we chose to use traditional Montessori continent colors. Please click on the
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PreK - 2nd
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Castles in Europe Parts of a Castle 3-Part Cards
Fascinating castles of Europe printable contains materials you need to complete your study of Europe with interesting facts about the most beautiful castles in the world. Parts of a castle printable follows as an additional study.The printable contains:European castles match up activity for PreK students 3-part cards with ten European castles (print control cards only or use the whole set as intended) Ten Castles of Europe - information cards Parts of a Castle - poster and fill in the blanks act
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Europe Continent Bundle - Montessori
Wetland Biome Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations Montessori
This Wetlands Pack is perfect for teachers looking to introduce their students to the fascinating world of wetlands. With a variety of hands-on resources included, such as sorting cards, reading activities, and information cards, students will be engaged in learning about the main characteristics of wetlands, the different types of wetlands, wildlife, flora, fauna, adaptations, and more.Designed to adapt to each individual student and fit your classroom needs, this set of resources is a valuable
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
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