Articles tagged with "Zoology"
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 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
"The sky is the daily bread of the eyes." — Ralph Waldo Emerson Weather is a constant in our environment — something you can observe and study with your children every single day. Clouds, in particular, are one of nature's most dramatic and ever-changing displays. They drift, build, darken, and …
Lesson of the Day 13
February 28, 2011
"The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence." — Maria Montessori Triangles are everywhere — in the roof of a house, the slice of a pizza, the wings of a butterfly. With just three connecting straight sides, the triangle is one of the most fundamental shapes in geometry, and children …
Lesson of the Day 10
August 31, 2010
"Play is the work of the child." — Maria Montessori Blocks are one of the most timeless and powerful learning tools you can offer a child — from the very first soft cube placed in a baby's hands to the architectural masterpieces a preschooler builds on the living room floor. …
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 …
Newsletter (Beavers)
January 21, 2009
Beavers: A Montessori Nature Study Beavers are one of nature's most fascinating engineers, and studying them offers children a wonderful window into ecology, animal adaptation, and the interconnectedness of living things. As semi-aquatic rodents, beavers spend their lives at the intersection of land and water — building dams, lodges, and …
Frogs
January 19, 2009
Frog Life Cycle Lesson: A Journey of Transformation There are few things in nature more magical than watching a tiny egg transform into a tadpole and eventually become a fully formed frog. The frog life cycle is one of the most beloved lessons in the Montessori science curriculum, offering children …
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 neighborhood. Check out the free anatomy science and reading cards. Why Study Squirrels? A Perfect Montessori Nature Lesson If there's one animal that practically every child can observe from …
Lesson of the Day 6
June 30, 2007
"The child who has learned to read has entered a new world of independence — one word at a time." Today's lesson is a wonderful mix of hands-on discovery! We'll explore a simple hot and cold science experiment, play the beloved Alphabet Game, introduce early reading with Reading Boxes, learn …
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
Bringing Nature to Life: Creating a Butterfly Garden with Your Child There are few experiences more magical for a child than watching a butterfly alight on a flower they planted with their own hands. A butterfly garden is one of the most beautiful ways to invite your child into nature’s …