Articles tagged with "nature-study"
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 …
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 …