Articles tagged with "Zoology"
Lesson of the Day 29: Nature Studies — Squirrels, Beavers, Frogs, and Snails
April 2, 2026
Nature Studies — Squirrels, Beavers, Frogs, and Snails ...n, n, n the nature sound, N makes a nature sound! One of the most wonderful things about Montessori education is how it connects children to the natural world. This lesson explores four fascinating creatures that children can observe in their own …
Lesson of the Day 17
March 13, 2012
Weather is a constant in our environment. It is something you can observe and study with your children every day. Recommended MaterialsMontessori Sandpaper Letters & Numbers Set Clouds Clouds are dramatic in the summer. They are a large part of our surroundings and weather conditions. Clouds are a part our …
Lesson of the Day 13
February 28, 2011
Learn Math the Fun and Easy Way with Triangles Three Connecting Straight Sides Make a Triangle Triangles have 3 sides. They vary in size and shape. Printout these triangles to find out how triangles look different, but always have three connecting linear sides. Easy Matching Game Print out and cut …
Lesson of the Day 10
August 31, 2010
Pillow Blocks, Blocks, Bricks and Cubes Pillow blocks, shaped as cubes, were one of the first toys I introduced to my babies. I received these soft, home sewn, cube blocks from a clever friend. They were the best! These pillow blocks were made from soft material filled with soft stuffing. …
Snails
June 20, 2009
Free Montessori Nomenclature Printouts! Summer and spring are exciting seasons to observe new life in your garden. You can learn about plant life , biology and ecosystems I know it is finally summer when I see snails on my lettuce patch. Snails hibernate during the winter and emerge in the …
Newsletter (Beavers)
January 21, 2009
Beaver by the Dam The beaver is a semi aquatic rodent. Beavers live in North America, parts of Europe and Asia. Surprisingly, there are beavers in the southern part of South America. Beavers live near forests. They need water to live so they make their homes in lakes, ponds, reservoirs, …
Frog Life Cycle Newsletter
January 19, 2009
Science for Kids A f rog's life cycle is interesting because it goes through amazing changes. Frogs live both in the water and on land. Free Frog Life cycle Cards Here is an overview of the frog's life cycle Free Frog life cycle sequence cards Helpful Links Frogs Frog Fiction-Free …
Newsletter (Squirrels)
December 26, 2008
This is a fun biology activity for children of all ages. It's easy to study wildlife and habitats in your own neigborhood. Check out the free anatomy science and reading cards. There are also free matching reading cards that illustrate what type of food a squirrel. likes to eat Squirrels …
Lesson of the Day 6
June 30, 2007
Lesson of the Day 6 Today’s fun learning is brought to you by the Alphabet Game, Reading boxes, Silence Game Cold and Hot Science Rock around the Clock, Finger Plays Group time fun Hot and Cold Science- You will need: Ice or snow Mitten or glove Have your child put …
Ant City in a Glass Jar
June 30, 2007
Ant CityFind a very large, clean jar with a lid. Hammer small holes in the lid for air. Put a smaller jar or solid object in the middle of the jar. Fill it with clean sand or crushed Styrofoam. Push a few cotton balls soaked in sugar water into the …
How to Make a Butterfly Garden
June 30, 2007
By planting the right flowers-cone like and clustered blossoms- and having your birdbath full of water (Butterflies will drink from your birdbath.) you will have a garden full of butterflies! Suggested flower and plants to attract butterflies: Purple flowers on onion chives Snap dragons Asters Phlox Clover Alfalfa Daisy Impatiens …