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I'm Jemma, a passionate Montessori educator, school leader, and content creator with over a decade of experience in Montessori education. As the founder of Second Plane Montessori, I am dedicated to providing high-quality, beautiful, and culturally conscious Montessori digital resources designed to support Elementary Montessori guides and children around the world.
With a rich background that includes leadership roles at a fully accredited Montessori school in Pennsylvania, developing curriculum and content, training teachers, and managing school programs, I understand the importance of authentic, scientifically updated Montessori materials. My goal is to make Montessori principles accessible and engaging for elementary educators through thoughtfully crafted digital downloads.
Every resource I create is rooted in my experience as an instructional guide, curriculum developer, and school leader, combined with my love for design and education technology. I hand-paint many of my materials, and I am proficient with tools like Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and Google Workspace, ensuring that my materials are not only educational but also visually appealing and easy to use.
Thank you for visiting Second Plane Montessori. I hope my materials help you create inspiring learning environments for your students!
Feel free to reach out if you have questions or custom requests!
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Life Classification Set: Three Domains of Life (FREEBIE)
Introduce your elementary students to the modern three-domain system of life—Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya—with this mini classification set designed by a certified Montessori elementary guide and instructional trainer. This free resource offers a gentle bridge between traditional Montessori classification materials and current scientific understanding, perfect for cosmic education, biology, or Timeline of Life follow-up work. What’s Included 1. 4-part cards (Mini Set)Domains of Life:Life on
1st - 6th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
3-LS4-3
, MS-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
+2
The Story of Writing – A Montessori-Aligned Elementary Resource (Ages 6–12)
How did writing begin? Why did humans develop writing systems? How do those writing systems impact our writing today? Explore these questions with this beautifully illustrated, Montessori resource that traces the development of human writing through storytelling, art, and independent exploration. “The Story of Writing” is a perfect companion to the Montessori Great Lessons. Designed for Montessori elementary classrooms (6–12) and homeschool settings, this printable lesson connects children to t
1st - 6th
World History, Writing, Writing-Expository
Montessori History: The Clock of Geological Time (or The Clock of Eras)
This resource contains everything you need to present the key Montessori History lesson: The Clock of Geological Time, otherwise known as The Clock of Eras. This resource includes a fully scripted impressionistic story that covers Earth's major Eons and Eras from the Hadean Era to the Cenozoic Epoch. To ignite imaginations, the resource also comes with a beautiful updated Clock of Geological Time chart, image cards and labels, and a control chart. The Clock of Geological Time is a key h
1st - 8th
Geography, World History
Montessori Geography Charts: Chapter Three
A beautiful hand-painted updated version of the third chapter of the Montessori impressionistic geography charts. This product includes: Digital copies of 13 Chapter Three chartsTeacher guide Why? A must for all elementary Montessori classrooms! The charts introduce the natural laws governing Earth and are designed to inspire, excite and ignite the imaginations of all children in the Elementary classroom. These charts can be used each year to accompany the First Great Lesson and su
1st - 6th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Geography
Montessori Impressionistic Geography Charts: Chapter Two
A beautiful hand-painted updated version of the second chapter of the Montessori impressionistic geography charts. A must for all elementary Montessori classrooms! This product includes: Digital copies of all nine Chapter 2 chartsTeacher guide The charts introduce the natural laws governing Earth and are designed to inspire, excite and ignite the imaginations of all children in the Elementary classroom. These charts can be used each year to accompany the First Great Lesson and subsequ
1st - 6th
Earth Sciences, Geography, Science
NGSS
5-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
+2
Montessori Geography Charts: Chapter One
A must for all elementary Montessori classrooms and homeschools! A beautiful hand-painted set of Chapter 1 of the Montessori Geography Impressionistic charts with an accompanying background information guide. The charts introduce the natural laws governing Earth and are designed to inspire, excite and ignite the imaginations of all children in the Elementary classroom. This listing is for seven digital downloads of my original paintings and a background information booklet for teachers. Ple
1st - 6th
Astronomy, Geography, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS1-4
, 1-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS1-2
+11
Student-Led Parent Teacher Conference Packet
Student-Led parent-teacher conferences give your students ownership of their own learning and goals. In this packet, you will find everything you need to not only make a student-led conference run smoothly but also ensure a meaningful and useful conversation for all parties: students, parents, and teachers. This packet is tailored for the Upper Elementary (4th - 6th grade) classroom.
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Math
Krypto! Fast and fun math game
This fun and simple resource is an easy way to provide daily practice with each operation. Simply print and cut the Krypto deck. Deal out five playing cards and one target card - all face up. The object of the game is to add, multiply, divide, or subtract each one of the playing cards to equal the target card. You can only use each playing card once! When you see a solution, yell "Krypto!" and you have 30 seconds to explain your solution. Example Playing Cards: 3, 16, 10, 5, 1 Target: 22 3 x
3rd - 12th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Math Rapid Facts
Simple, easy, engaging math fact practice for elementary students! This versatile in-class and at-home resource provide daily multiplication and division practice for all your learners. Using the ninety-second timer, each student answers as many multiplication facts as possible, and then repeats the process with the division facts. Once complete, they check their answers using the multiplication card and completes the progress graph to update their personal bests. Why? Math Facts are essent
1st - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Mental Math
Create A Classroom Declaration of Rights
Start your year off right by building a Classroom Declaration of Rights based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This activity will not only build community, but also kickstart a year of global citizenship learning and peace education. This project includes Complete teacher notes for FIVE lessons.What are Human Rights?The Universal Declaration of Human RightsCreating a “Classroom Declaration of Rights” - Part 1Creating a “Classroom Declaration of Rights” - Part 2Classroom Declarati
3rd - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Studies
The Story of Mathematics (Montessori Fifth Great Lesson)
Get your children fired up for a year of math presentations! This resource contains everything you need to present Montessori’s Fifth Great Lesson : The Story of Mathematics. This resource includes a fully scripted story that covers the entire history of mathematical progress from 25,000 BCE to the present day. To ignite imaginations, the resource also comes with a series of 25 reproducible timeline cards to use during the presentation. Finally, after the presentation, children can extend
1st - 6th
Geometry, Math, World History
Upper Elementary Montessori Math Checklists/Benchmarks/Assessments
MATH CHECKPOINTS FOR THE ENTIRE UPPER ELEMENTARY MATH SEQUENCE! Do you need to check for mastery before moving a child forward in your math album? This math assessment bundle includes twelve checkpoints for the entire Upper Elementary Montessori math sequence. Each grade level has 4 checkpoints. Each checkpoint has 15 questions and covers 5 skills. AND Each checkpoint includes a answer key, skill review planner, and skills mastery record for each child! **These checkpoints can also be u
4th - 7th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
Sixth Grade Montessori Math Checkpoints/Benchmarks/Assessments
Do you need to check for mastery before moving a child forward in your math album? This math assessment resource includes four checkpoints for the sixth grade Montessori math sequence. Each checkpoint has 13 - 15 questions and covers five skills. **These checkpoints can also be used as diagnostic tools for new students or at the beginning of the adolescent program. This resource includes: - Four math checkpoints/assessments for the sixth grade Montessori Math sequence. - Answer keys - Teacher no
5th - 7th
Algebra, Decimals, Math
Also included in: Upper Elementary Montessori Math Checklists/Benchmarks/Assessments
Positive Conflict Resolution Script
Invite your students to follow this script to solve their own conflicts in the classroom. This tool is based on the Montessori concept of the "peace rose conversation" and positive discipline strategies. It can be placed on your classroom shelves and/or copied for children to use as needed. It is helpful to role play a number of conflict scenarios and using the script to find a constructive solution with your students.
3rd - 9th
Character Education
Standardized Reading Test Practice: Bundle of 3 Practice Tests
This item is perfect for preparing for any standardized reading test.
This digital file contains THREE student reading practice tests with a teacher answer key. The fiction test is based on “Thank You M’am” by Langston Hughes, the non-fiction test is based on
“The First Americans” a letter by the The Grand Council Fire of American, and the poetry test is based on “Oranges” by Gary Soto.
Each test contains nine to ten multiple choice questions covering major skills tested on standardized te
7th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
Standardized Reading Test Practice for the Middle Grades: Non-Fiction
This item is perfect for preparing for any standardized reading test. Based on the nonfiction passage The First Americans by the The Grand Council Fire of American Indians December 1, 1927, this digital file contains student reading test and a teacher answer key.
The student test includes nine standardized test questions (two main idea questions, two author’s purpose questions, two inference questions, two vocabulary questions, and a citing evidence question) and an open-ended response questi
7th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
Standardized Reading Test Practice for the Middle Grades: Poetry
This item is perfect for preparing for the poetry section of any standardized reading test. Based on the uplifting poem “Oranges" by Gary Soto, this digital file contains student reading test and a teacher answer key. The student test includes nine standardized test questions (two character questions, four figurative language questions, one vocabulary question, one author's purpose question and one tone question.) The test ends with an open-ended response question about theme. The answer key pr
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Reading Strategies
Activities for Any Novel: A Project Board Based on Bloom's Taxonomy
Let your students ace your novel unit by choosing their own assignments. This simple project board of twenty-five thought provoking and engaging activities can be used throughout an entire unit of study. Your students will choose at least one activity from each column of the project board. The five columns focus on five essential elements of literature: character, setting, plot, figurative language and theme. The twist is that each column has five different choices, starting from simple comprehe
6th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Standardized Reading Test Practice: Thank You Ma'm
This item is perfect for preparing for any standardized reading test. Based on the wonderful short story "Thank You Ma'm" by Langston Hughes, this digital file contains student reading test and a teacher answer key. The student test includes ten standardized test questions (three character questions, four plot questions, two vocabulary questions, and a figurative language question) and an open-ended response question about characterization. The answer key provides a quick reference for teachers
7th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Short Stories
The Giver: A Complete Novel Unit
This novel guide provides a complete unit of lessons, assignments and projects to support the study of The Giver by Lois Lowry.
Before reading, students will explore themes, research the author and predict the plot with a collection of pre-reading assignments.
During reading, students will monitor understanding, discuss central questions, and explore essential vocabulary with chapter-by-chapter assignments.
After reading, student will assess comprehension and think critically about our world w
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
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I'm Jemma, a passionate Montessori educator, school leader, and content creator with over a decade of experience in Montessori education. As the founder of Second Plane Montessori, I am dedicated to providing high-quality, beautiful, and culturally conscious Montessori digital resources designed to support Elementary Montessori guides and children around the world.
With a rich background that includes leadership roles at a fully accredited Montessori school in Pennsylvania, developing curriculum and content, training teachers, and managing school programs, I understand the importance of authentic, scientifically updated Montessori materials. My goal is to make Montessori principles accessible and engaging for elementary educators through thoughtfully crafted digital downloads.
Every resource I create is rooted in my experience as an instructional guide, curriculum developer, and school leader, combined with my love for design and education technology. I hand-paint many of my materials, and I am proficient with tools like Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and Google Workspace, ensuring that my materials are not only educational but also visually appealing and easy to use.
Thank you for visiting Second Plane Montessori. I hope my materials help you create inspiring learning environments for your students!
Feel free to reach out if you have questions or custom requests!
Follow Second Plane Montessori on TPT for new releases and updates!
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