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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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Slate Clock

1, 2, 3 - learning the clockface is fun! Just as on a slate the children can write numbers or symbols on this wall clock. A piece of chalk and wiping cloth hang like "pendulums" ready for use. Real Working Clock! Birch plywood, slate. Diameter - 28cm. AA battery not included.

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6.26.05
$39.00
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Magnetic Summary Calendar

The whole set includes a 12" x 16.5" magnetic board and 51 magnetic pieces showing days of the week, months of the year, seasons, and four kinds of weather conditions. The calendar features a write and wipe surface and holes for hanging on the wall.

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6.27
$37.00
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Wooden Magnetic Daily Calendar

What is today? For a child, that simple question can have so many answers--and this daily calendar helps satisfy them all!

Kids will feel a greater sense of control and responsibility when they help post the day of the week, date, weather, and special events on the large magnetic board for all to see.

There's even a space to post their mood--an excellent way to open communication and encourage children to gauge their own emotions.

Updating the information is simple: Simply take a preprinted magnet from the lower magnetic board (which hangs below the calendar to keep magnets within easy reach). Then place it on the calendar to fill in the information . . . or make a custom magnet by writing on one of two dry-erase magnet tiles!

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6.27.01
$44.00
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Interactive Indigenous Culture Camp Set

The flexible puppets and their accessories leave plenty of room for imagination and free play.

The best stories can be told around the campfire and maybe the drum even imitates the sound of the buffalo herd.

The dolls can sit, stand, move arms and legs.

Age recommendation: 3+

Material: Wood, fabric

Number of Parts: 14

Measurement: 5.91 x 5.91 x 3.94 inches.

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6.31
$94.00
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Roman Arch

This block set allows children to use and learn Roman engineering principles to build an arch that seemingly defies gravity.

Excellent introduction to architecture and gravity, which also teaches following instructions and problem solving.

The set includes fixed sides and a support structure to enable the arch to be built.

Made from beechwood.

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6.34A
$96.00
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Evolution of Man Set with 5 Realistic Objects

Explore the evolution of humans through five distinct stages with the figures in our Evolution of Man Set.

Professional sculptors have focused on everything from facial details to stature, and each toy is individually hand painted. This collection contains the following human figures:

Australopithecus afarensis (Lucy), Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo neanderthalensis (Neanderthal), and Homo sapiens sapiens (Modern humans). Lead free and thoroughly safety tested.

Educational information in English, Spanish, and French included on the blister cards.

Homo Sapiens Measures: 3.2” H (8 cm)
 

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6.41
$12.00
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Classified Cards, World Landmarks

Children will love exploring landmarks of the globe using our 3-Part Cards.

The whole set includes:

10 Image Cards, 8.5 x 10 cm

10 Label Cards, 8.5 x 3 cm

10 Control Cards, 8.5 x 13 cm

Laminated cards are ready for use.

Three Compartment Box (3.11.6) for Classified Cards sold separately.

The following photographs of landmarks are included in this set:

  • Pyramids of Giza
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Big Ben
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Taj Mahal
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Empire State Building
  • Arch of Triumph
  • Temple of Inscriptions
  • Parthenon
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6.49.01
$9.00
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Classified Cards, Land and Water Formations 2

Children are ready for these 3-Part Cards after they have experienced the Montessori Land & Water Form activities.

The whole set includes:

10 Image Cards (8.5 x 10 cm), 10 Label Cards (8.5 x 3 cm) and 10 Control Cards (8.5 x 13 cm).

Laminated cards are ready for use.

Three Compartment Box (3.11.6) sold separately.

The following photographs of 10 advanced land and water geographic formations are included in this set:

  • Canyon
  • Mesa
  • Delta
  • Desert
  • Glacier
  • Lagoon
  • River
  • Reservoir
  • Spit
  • Volcano
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6.49.02
$9.00
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Classified Cards, Weather and Natural Disasters

Learn the different types of extreme weather and natural disasters weather events with our 3-Part Cards.

The whole set includes:

10 Image Cards, 8.5 x 10 cm

10 Label Cards, 8.5 x 3 cm

10 Control Cards, 8.5 x 13 cm

Laminated cards are ready for use. Three Compartment Box (3.11.6) for Classified Cards sold separately.

The following photographs are included in this set:

  • Hurricane
  • Lightning
  • Tornado
  • Squall
  • Flood
  • Hail
  • Fog
  • Rain
  • Snow
  • Rainbow
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6.49.03
$9.00
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Classified Cards, Planets

Introduce the planets and other elements in the solar system with these incredible photographs. Three part card set includes labels, photograph cards and control cards.

The whole set includes:

8 Image Cards, 8.5 x 10 cm

8 Label Cards, 8.5 x 3 cm

8 Control Cards, 8.5 x 13 cm

Laminated cards are ready for use. Three Compartment Box (3.11.6) for Classified Cards sold separately.

The following photographs are included in this set:

  • Earth
  • Mars
  • Saturn
  • Neptune
  • Jupiter
  • Venus
  • Mercury
  • Uranus
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6.49.04
$9.00
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