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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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Ladybug Puzzle

The Ladybug Puzzle is an excellent resource for teaching zoology or offering a fun activity for primary, toddler and elementary-level children.


Made  from high quality plywood with a satin-touch wood finish, each piece features a wooden knob for easy removal, and the silk-screened image is protected by a clear coat, ensuring long-lasting enjoyment and convenient storage.


Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.5 cm (about 9.5 x 9.5 x 1/32 inches).

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5.03.15
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Rooster Puzzle

The Rooster Puzzle is an excellent resource for teaching zoology or offering a fun animal activity for primary, toddler and elementary-level children.


Made  from high quality plywood with a satin-touch wood finish, each piece features a wooden knob for easy removal, and the silk-screened image is protected by a clear coat, ensuring long-lasting enjoyment and convenient storage.


Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.5 cm (about 9.5 x 9.5 x 1/32 inches).

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5.03.16
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Butterfly Puzzle

The Butterfly Puzzle is an excellent resource for teaching zoology or offering a fun animal activity for primary, toddler and elementary-level children.


Made  from high quality plywood with a satin-touch wood finish, each piece features a wooden knob for easy removal, and the silk-screened image is protected by a clear coat, ensuring long-lasting enjoyment and convenient storage.


Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.5 cm (about 9.5 x 9.5 x 1/32 inches).
 

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5.03.17
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Complete Set of 8 Animal Puzzles with Cabinet

The whole set includes:

- Wooden Cabinet (5.03 ).

- 8 Wooden Animal Puzzles with metal knobs: Fish, Frog, Bird, Turtle, Horse, Butterfly, Grasshopper, and Snail (5.03.01-5.03.08).

- 8 Control Cards.

Each puzzle measures 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x7.9 inches).

The Cabinet dimensions are:

21.1 cm (8.3 inches) length,

20.2 cm (7.9 inches) width,

27 cm (10.6 inches) front height,

30cm (11.8 inches) back height.

 

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5.03F
$280.00
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How Insects See Kit

Discover life through the eyes of a bug with our How Insects See Kit.

The compound eyes of insects are among the many marvels of nature, and now you can get a bug’s eye view with these three interchangeable lenses that show how different insects see. This viewer and the lenses are made of durable plastic for long-lasting fun.

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

Package Measures: 6” W x 9” H x 2” D (15 x 23 x 5 cm)

Blister Measures: 6” W x 9” H x 2” D (15 x 23 x 5 cm)

 

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5.04.02
$12.00
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Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly - 4 Realistic Models

The beautiful Monarch Butterfly undergoes one of the most extensive changes in all of nature.

See all the stages, from eggs on a leaf, to a curious caterpillar, to a mystical chrysalis, before holding a gorgeous Monarch Butterfly.

Miraculous transformations can be observed and explored in close detail with our Life Cycles.

Each item is professionally sculpted and individually hand-painted in true-to-life colors, making them favorites of children.

Complete with educational information in English, Spanish, and French included on the blister cards.

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5.10.01
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Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle Activity Set

Contains 4 detailed models, clear plastic box to hold the objects, and 20 photo cards to show the stages of development from eggs to a fully grown chicken.

The material includes 5 mil laminated 5-Part cards: photo card (3½" x 3½"), label card, control card (4½" x 3½"), puzzle text card, and full text card for each concept: egg, hatchling, chick, and fully grown adult. Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted.

Butterfly measures 2½" in height

 

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5.10.01A
$48.00
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Frog Life Cycle Activity Set

Contains 4 detailed models, clear plastic box to hold the objects, and 20 photo cards to show the stages of development.

The material includes 5 mil laminated 5-Part cards: photo card (3½" x 3½"), label card, control card (4½" x 3½"), puzzle text card, and full text card for each concept. Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted. Frog measures 2½" in height.

 

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5.10.02A
$48.00
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Life Cycle of a Green Sea Turtle - 4 Realistic Models

Discover the wondrous process of development with this Life Cycle set that includes four major stages in the lives of Sea Turtles.

Stages include Sea Turtle Eggs, Sea Turtle Hatchling, Juvenile Sea Turtle, and Adult Sea Turtle.

Each item is professionally sculpted and individually hand-painted in true-to-life colors, making them favorites of children.

Packaged on a blister card, it includes educational information in English, Spanish, and French on each stage of development.

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5.10.03
$12.00
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Green Sea Turtle Life Cycle Activity Set

Contains 4 detailed models, clear plastic box to hold the objects, and 20 photo cards to show the stages of development.

The material includes 5 mil laminated 5-Part cards: photo card (3½" x 3½"), label card, control card (4½" x 3½"), puzzle text card, and full text card for each concept. Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted. Turtle measures 2½" in height.

 

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5.10.03A
$48.00
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Life Cycle of a Honey Bee - 4 Realistic Models

Explore the life cycle of the honey bee with each developing stage, starting from the eggs to the larva to the pupal stage until the emergence of the adult bee.

This set is packaged on a peggable blister card with educational information on English, Spanish, and French.

Each item is professionally sculpted and individually hand-painted in true-to-life colors, making them favorites of children. Phthalate and lead free.

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5.10.04
$12.00
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