Articles tagged with "nature-study"
The Desert Biome
October 2, 2026
The Desert: Life in a Land of Little Rain Deserts are some of the most surprising places on Earth. They look empty at first glance, yet they are full of clever plants and animals that have found ways to live with very little water. Children love the desert because it …
Lesson of the Day 50: Parts of a Leaf — Montessori Botany for Little Scientists
April 29, 2026
Lesson of the Day 50: Parts of a Leaf — Montessori Botany for Little Scientists Leaves are everywhere — and each one is a tiny factory, turning sunlight into food for the plant. In the Montessori botany curriculum, the “Parts of a Leaf” lesson builds on earlier work with Parts …
Biology Printouts
May 14, 2015
Biology Printouts for Montessori Learning: Bringing Nature to Life If there's one thing Montessori education does beautifully, it's nurturing a child's natural curiosity about the living world. From the tiniest seed sprouting in a garden to the intricate anatomy of a butterfly, biology is one of those subjects where children …
Mushrooms
July 14, 2014
Mushrooms: A Montessori Nature Study in the Fungi Kingdom There is something truly magical about the moment a child discovers a mushroom growing quietly at the base of a tree or peeking up through a carpet of fallen leaves. Mushrooms invite wonder, curiosity, and careful observation — all qualities we …
Weather
October 4, 2013
Our Changing Weather Some days are warm and sunny; others are cold and rainy. Every day the weather is a little different from the day before. What makes these patterns happen? It comes down to air masses — great bodies of air that form over the frozen poles, the warm …
Biomes
October 11, 2007
Biomes: Exploring Earth's Living Landscapes Biomes are large regions of the Earth defined by their climate, geography, and the plants and animals that call them home. Studying biomes gives children a magnificent window into how life adapts to different conditions — from scorching deserts to frozen tundra, from lush rainforests …
How to Make a Butterfly Garden
June 30, 2007
By planting the right flowers — cone-shaped and clustered blossoms — and keeping your birdbath full of water (butterflies will drink from a birdbath, too), you can turn a corner of your yard into a garden full of butterflies. It is one of the simplest ways to bring the Montessori …