Articles tagged with "Nature Studies"
Lesson of the Day 46: Parts of a Bird — Montessori Zoology for Young Explorers
April 28, 2026
Lesson of the Day 46: Parts of a Bird — Montessori Zoology for Young Explorers Birds are endlessly fascinating to children. They fly, they sing, they build nests — and every part of their body is beautifully adapted to their way of life. In the Montessori zoology curriculum, the “Parts …
Lesson of the Day 43: Parts of a Flower — Montessori Botany Discovery
April 27, 2026
Parts of a Flower — Montessori Botany Discovery Flowers are nature's invitation to explore — and in the Montessori classroom, they become a hands-on science lesson. Today we'll learn the parts of a flower using real specimens, the classic Montessori botany puzzle, and a simple dissection activity that brings each …
Roots
June 30, 2009
Roots: Exploring the Hidden World Beneath the Soil One of the things I love most about Montessori botany is how it invites children to discover what's hidden — and there's nothing more wonderfully hidden than roots! While flowers and leaves capture our attention with their colors and shapes, roots are …
Snails
June 20, 2009
Free Montessori Snail Nomenclature Printouts! Snails in the Montessori Classroom: A Beautiful Study in Patience and Wonder There is something magical about the moment a child discovers a snail. They crouch down, grow perfectly still, and watch with wide eyes as the tiny creature extends its tentacles and begins its …