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CULTURE

CULTURE

“Our work is not to teach, but to help the absorbent mind in its work of development. How marvelous it would be if by our help, if by an intelligent treatment of the child, if by understanding the needs of his physical life and by feeding his intellect, we could prolong the period of functioning of the absorbent mind!” - Maria Montessori.
Childhood is the time to plant seeds which will blossom later. By allowing the child to explore with his/her senses rather than merely reading a textbook an empirical attitude is fostered. The child should be encouraged to prove things for him/herself. An important tool in developing this empirical attitude is observation. In presenting the child with opportunities to really see and listen, his/her powers of observation are improved. Further, through involvement with nature with both mind and body, the child’s ability to concentrate grows. Exploration with living things then helps to train the child’s senses and enables him/her to perceive more precisely.
Throughout the cultural area, the adult wonders with the child, guiding the child to his/her own discoveries. The key is that we experience together with the child instead of telling the child what to experience. Discovery is what it is all about! 
 

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Motorized Solar System

Watch the planets rotate just like they do in space with eight motorized planets and a glowing light-up sun. Turn off the lights and project a star show on the ceiling for the ultimate in-room space experience!

Teaches the fundamentals of planetary rotation around the sun
Encourages interest in the solar system
Promotes a love of science and exploration
Perfect for STEM learning

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6.77
$109.00
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Talking Planetary Mat

Did you ever wonder how much you'd weigh on the moon? Jupiter? Mars? Step onto the Talking Planetary Mat and find out! A completely interactive way to demonstrate the changing forces of gravity on the different planets, this mat features all eight planets and the moon, as well as fun, recorded facts to help kids understand gravity, weight, mass, and basic astronomy.

- Includes galactic planet scale printed with 9 celestial bodies.

- Calculates child's weight on all 8 planets and the moon in both pounds and kilos (weights are displayed, not spoken).

- Introduces the concepts of gravity, mass, and weight.

- Reinforces planetary knowledge - unit will provide more than 40 fun facts (but also includes volume control with muting).

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6.77.03
$72.00
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Solar System Wooden Model

Our Solar System Wooden Model consists of a Sun and 8 planets. The 8 small planets can be easily taken out from the board. Help children learn number of planets orbiting the Sun and correct positions of which planets are closer to the Sun.

22"Diameter.

 

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6.77.04
$84.00
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The Solar System - 8 Realistic Models

This set includes 8 planets and the sun, all hand-painted for detail and accuracy using the latest information from astronomers.

The set comes in a removable clear plastic tray that holds the planets in orbit for a complete solar system experience!

The blister card includes educational information in English, Spanish, French, and German.

Package Measures: 7.75″ W x 10″ H (19.5 x 25.5 cm)

Sun Measures: 1.25″ D (3 cm)

 

 

 

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6.77.05
$12.00
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Cross-Section Earth Model

Bring the deep layers of our world to light with this unique foam model.

The outside surface illustrates both continents and oceans with raised features.

Once separated, children discover facts of planet Earth's core.

Outside of model shows oceans and continents.

The two hemispheres separate to show the four main layers of the earth: crust, mantel, outer core and inner core, their temperatures and depths.

Easy for children to handle and examine.

Manufactured from soft foam. Includes fact-filled activity guide.

The model is 5" in diameter (12.7cm).

STEM, Materials Montessori, The Layers of Earth

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6.80
$42.00
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Volcano Model/Beaker Creatures Bubbling Volcano Reactor

Look out - it's a bubbling Reactor Pod eruption!

Start your seismic science adventures off right with the Volcano Model/Beaker Creatures Bubbling Volcano Reactor.

Drop the included Reactor Pod into the volcano, add water, and trigger the bubbling reaction!

The Beaker Creatures Bubbling Volcano Reactor/Volcano Model doubles as a working volcano science kit, and includes a guide with five fizzing, foaming experiments you can perform over and over again.

Each set also includes a classification card to help identify your creature, and a mini-poster filled with cool quiz questions inspired by real-world science facts!

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6.80B
$39.00
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Giant Cross-Section Volcano Model

Large erupting volcano model includes a 13" clear plastic tray and a removable tube that allows for mess-free eruptions.

Detailed cross-section reveals the inside of the volcano.

Measures 13"W x 11"H.

STEM, Volcano Model, Montessori Classroom

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6.81
$118.00
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Volcano Puzzle

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This beautiful 7 piece wooden Volcano Puzzle is very attractive to the child.

The knobs are designed to allow the child to easily access each piece while developing their fine motor skills.

Dimensions: 19 x 24 cm, 7.5 x 9.5 inches

STEM, Materials Montessori, Volcano Model, Volcano Puzzle

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6.81A
$17.00
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Water Cycle Puzzle

The water cycle is the basic life giving cycle for life on our planet.

Water cycle transformed into a beautiful wooden puzzle to learn while they play.

This beautiful 13 piece puzzle shows evaporation, condensation and precipitation. 

Dimensions: 24 x 19 cm, 9.5 x 7.5 inches

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6.81B
$17.00
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