Elementary Montessori Basic Principles Resources
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Montessori Color Tablets, Boxes 1 & 2 (Color Matching & Writing Practice)
Thank you for your interest in the Montessori Color Boxes 1 & 2 material! This material is a printable version of Color Boxes 1 & 2, both standard Montessori Sensorial materials. The children lay the color tablets on the rug or table in random order and then match them. It is a great opportunity to practice naming each color and writing the color words. This printable material is perfect for home schooling families or Montessori classrooms that do not own Color Boxes 1 & 2. For durability,
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Reading, Writing
3D BUTTERFLY LIFE CYCLE DIORAMA | Springtime Craft Printable Template Pop Up
Learn about Life Cycles with this fun, no-prep craft! * Perfect for Pre-K to 3rd grade! These crafts can be simple for little hands or more complex for older groups. * Practice fine motor skills!These crafts will look great with basic cutting and gluing, but detailed illustrations allow older kids to let their drawing skills shine! * Easily customizable! This can be a great group or individual project. Use the template to make your own diagrams! _ For this craft you will only need paper, glue
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology
Science Montessori Preschool Activities Pack
Spark curiosity and inspire a love for science with the Science Montessori Preschool Activities Pack! Designed for preschool and kindergarten learners (ages 3-6), this engaging, Montessori-inspired printable set offers a hands-on approach to exploring foundational science concepts. Perfect for home or classroom use, these activities use real images to captivate young minds and reinforce learning through interactive, meaningful experiences. ✔️ What's Included:Dozens of Printable Activities: Co
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Carrots Are Orange Montessori's Entire Store Bundle
Living and Nonliving Things - Sorting Activity (REAL PICTURES)
Here is a quick and easy-to-assemble Living and Nonliving Things science sorting activity that will work well in various teaching and learning environments! ☀︎ Designed specifically for PreK to Grade 1 students, this activity is a perfect tool to help young learners practise and reinforce their understanding of the characteristics of living things. THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:Two sets of heading tags (Living and Non-Living)9 cards of 'living things' 9 cards of 'non-living things'REAL PICTURES to help
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
January Bundle: Montessori Inspired Hand-on Learning Activities
This winter-themed bundle for preschool, kindergarten, and first-third-grade students offers a multidisciplinary exploration of physical science, life cycles, animal anatomy, and the tundra biome through tactile and printable activities. This Bundle Includes:Physical Science & Weather: Snowflake Life Cycle; Types of Snowflakes; States of Matter sorting (solid, liquid, gas); Water vs. Snow Venn Diagram. Life Science & Zoology: Parts of a Polar Bear & Life Cycle; Parts of a Fox & Life Cycle; Wint
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Vocabulary
Montessori-inspired Periodic Table of Elements Printable Pack
Table of Contents· Black and White Periodic Table of Elements · Periodic Table of Elements Symbol Nomenclature Cards · Periodic Table of Elements Picture Nomenclature Cards · Periodic Table of Elements Description Cards · Periodic Table of Elements Fact Cards · Periodic Table of Elements Symbol Syllable Clip Cards · Periodic Table of Elements Group Description Cards · Periodic Table of Elements Group Lists
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
Living Things (Animals) Classification Cards | Science Bundle
A complete journey through the classification of living things (animals), from the most basic concepts to deeper scientific understanding. This science bundle is designed to support children in building a progressive understanding of the animal world—from distinguishing between living and non-living things to classifying animals based on their structure and diet. With a clear, visual, and distraction-free approach, this material helps children build knowledge step by step, promoting true underst
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Kids' Homeschool Curriculum Bundle, Life Skills, Health, Nature - 440+ Pages
Looking for a holistic homeschool curriculum that teaches real-life skills, health, and independence? This all-in-one printable homeschool bundle combines nutrition education, life skills, nature study, and outdoor learning into a hands-on, Montessori-inspired program designed to raise confident, capable, and resilient children. Perfect for families who want: ✔ Less screen time ✔ Real-world learning ✔ Strong foundations in health & life skills ✔ A holistic, nature-based education 📦 WHAT YOU GET
PreK - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Health
Five Senses Posters for Preschool | Printable Sensory Learning | Classroom Decor
Make learning about the five senses fun, visual, and engaging with this colourful set of printable preschool posters! Designed for early childhood classrooms, these Montessori-inspired resources help young learners understand how we see, hear, smell, touch, and taste the world around us through clear, child-friendly visuals. This printable sensory learning pack is perfect for introducing basic science concepts in an age-appropriate and interactive way. 🌟 What’s Included: This resource includ
PreK - K
Basic Principles, General Science
Montessori Color Tablets, Box 3 - Grading Colors from Darkest to Lightest
Thank you for your interest in the Montessori Color Box 3 material! This material is a printable version of Color Box 3, a standard Montessori Sensorial material. The children grade the colors from darkest to lightest (or vice versa). This printable material is perfect for home schooling families or Montessori classrooms that do not own Color Box 3, which can be expensive to purchase. The pack includes two sets of Color Tablets, a set with white frames and a set with brown (like wood) frames. P
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Science, Visual Arts
Preschool 5 Senses Activities Bundle | Sorting, Matching & Clip Cards Printables
Make learning the five senses fun, engaging, and hands-on with this Preschool 5 Senses Activities Bundle! Designed to support early science understanding, this resource helps young learners explore sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste through interactive sorting, matching, and visual activities. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and homeschool classrooms, this bundle works beautifully for science centers, small group work, morning tubs, or independent learning tasks. It encourages sensory
PreK - K
Basic Principles, General Science
Flashcards MEGA BUNDLE | 120+ Vocabulary & Science Visuals; Early Learning, ESL
Preschool Curriculum Flashcards MEGA BUNDLE | 125+ Toddler & Kindergarten Vocabulary Visuals | SEL, Science, Math, Geography & ESLAre you looking for a cohesive, high-quality way to set up your learning environment for the entire year? This Mega Bundle features over 120+ adorable, "kawaii-style" flashcards that cover every essential theme for your Preschool, Kindergarten, Special Education (SPED), or ESL classroom. Stop searching for mismatched visuals! This bundle provides a consistent, frie
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Social Emotional Learning, Vocabulary
Pond, Freshwater & Tide Pool 3-Part Cards Bundle | Montessori Homeschool Science
This Water Worlds Bundle includes three complete Montessori-style 3-part nomenclature card sets — Pond Life, Freshwater Fish & Amphibians, and Tide Pool Life — for a total of 36 beautifully photographed, self-correcting cards. Perfect for ecosystems units, water habitat studies, and hands-on nature science for ages 3–9. Designed for Montessori work baskets, Charlotte Mason nature study, and early childhood science centers, this bundle takes learners from the still waters of a pond to a freshwate
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Marine Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
Botany Basics Bundle | Seed Anatomy, Parts of a Flower & Parts of a Tree
TThis Botany Basics Bundle includes three complete Montessori-style 3-part nomenclature card sets — Parts of a Flower, Parts of a Seed, and Parts of a Tree — for a total of 36 self-correcting cards. Designed for Montessori work baskets, Charlotte Mason nature study, and hands-on homeschool science, these cards introduce essential plant biology vocabulary in a gentle, child-led way. Ideal for spring botany units, nature table activities, and science vocabulary centers for ages 3–9. —————————————
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences
NGSS
K-LS1-1
Little Learners Mega Bundle | 10 Preschool & Toddler Printable Collections
Make learning fun and engaging with the Little Learners Mega Bundle! This set includes 10 complete printable collections packed with hands-on activities, posters, pretend play, and worksheets designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Buying each collection separately would cost $69.90, but you’ll get them all for just $48 in this discounted bundle! ⭐ What’s Included:Little Builders – Construction pretend play & STEMLittle Artists – Creative art activities & worksheetsLittle Astro
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, Geography
MRS GREN what makes something a living organism?
Needs & Characteristics of Living Things: Montessori inspired biology, zoology or botany tool. These 5 part cards help students learn the processes or characteristics of life using the MRS GREN Mneomic to find what makes something a living thing. Help students learn what makes an animal or plant a living thing by learning the definition of Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, Nutrition. Includes - 2 x posters with MRS GREN written on them and what each letter st
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
ABC Mail Match up, Dramatic Play FUN, lower case & capital letters, Post Office
Looks like Post cards with stamps Lots of options for use: ABC match up, can be used to match Caps to Caps or Caps to lower case letters. It comes with both. Print on paper and use as cut and paste or Print on cards stock and laminate - use Velcro dot for stamps or sticky tack, creates a re-usable resource. Print on iron-on sheets, and make a felt board active, with white felt * This would be a great item for any Mail Room & Post office Dramatic Play You will get: 1 zip file with- 9 PNG imag
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Handwriting, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.1d
Also included in: Dramatic Play Alphabet Letters Bundle, CVC, Numbers, phonics + More
States of Matter MEGA Bundle | Montessori Chemistry Labs, Timeline, Cards & More
Make chemistry come alive with this States of Matter MEGA Bundle, a complete set of hands-on labs, literacy connections, research guides, and Montessori-inspired three-part cards designed for upper elementary learners (grades 4–6). Whether you’re teaching in a Montessori classroom, micro school, or homeschool, this growing science bundle provides everything you need to explore solids, liquids, gases, and plasma in meaningful, engaging ways. This resource combines 10 of Southern Montessori Co
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, World History
5 Senses Science Project Kit | Hands-On Activities & Worksheets
Engage your students with hands-on 5 senses exploration!This 5 Senses Science Project Kit helps students learn how they explore and understand the world using sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Designed with simple, low-prep activities, this resource allows students to observe, record, and reflect on their learning in a structured but flexible way. What’s Included: 5 senses introduction page Individual sense worksheets Observation and reflection pages Hands-on activity response page
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Wings and Wonder: A Reggio-Inspired Exploration of North American Butterflies
Wings and Wonder A Reggio-Inspired Exploration of North American Butterflies (Non-Migratory)Wings and Wonder is a thoughtfully designed, Reggio-inspired butterfly collection created to support observation, curiosity, and documentation in early childhood classrooms. This resource invites children to slow down, look closely, and build understanding through careful noticing rather than predetermined outcomes. Centered on North American non-migratory butterflies, this collection is ideal for sustai
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Environment, For All Subjects
Lower Elementary Montessori Science Experiment Task Cards
Science Experiment Task Cards – Montessori-Inspired Hands-On Learning for Grades 1–3Bring science to life in your classroom with this beautifully designed collection of 20 hands-on experiment task cards—perfect for lower elementary Montessori environments or any Grade 1–3 classroom that values inquiry-based learning. These task cards are clear, engaging, and accessible for early readers, guiding students through real-world science concepts using simple materials and step-by-step instruction
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
STEM Billy Goats Gruff
Get your kids' engaged with STEM! Read the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff to students and allow them to find the problem. That's the challenge! Pass out materials (there is a suggested list for each grades K-4th), show/read challenge(s) and the expectations, start a timer (I use www.online-stopwatch.com), and let them explore, test, and improve on their OWN ideas. If your students need a little more help, allow them to use the designed QR codes to watch safe videos to help deepen their und
K - 4th
Basic Principles, Physics
Characteristics of Living Things | MRS GREN Science Activity | Biology
Help students discover what makes a living thing “alive” with this engaging Montessori-inspired MRS GREN comparison activity! Students compare how a fungus, plant, and animal meet the 7 life processes: MovementRespirationSensitivityGrowthReproductionExcretionNutritionUsing real-world examples and visual comparisons, children build a deeper understanding of the characteristics of living organisms while strengthening classification and observation skills. This resource works beautifully for: Mont
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars
Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 8th Grade Duration: 60 minutes Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars (Lesson Plan + Student Worksheet) Engage your students in a fun, hands-on investigation of motion, weight, and engineering design with this interactive STEM lesson! In this project, students design, build, and test Building Blocks cars to explore how weight affects the distance a car travels down a ramp. Through repeated trials, measurement, sketching, and data collection, students practic
K - 8th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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