Animal Puzzle Copy Masters BoxTemplates for Creating Extensions
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-020600
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Box
- Natural wood
- Cards
- Laminated paper for durability
- EAN
- 8719924010980
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AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924010980 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Animal Puzzle Copy Masters Box in a child's hands
A wooden box for the animal puzzle copy masters, the plastic cards a child traces round to make their own copy of each puzzle. Copy masters are what turn a puzzle from something taken apart and put back into something a child produces and keeps: the drawing goes home, gets coloured, gets labelled. A box keeps five cards flat and findable, which is all that is needed for that to keep happening. Copy masters sold separately. Wood with paper, for ages 3 to 6.
Visual Discrimination
Clear animal silhouettes help children identify and distinguish between different animal forms and shapes.
Fine Motor Control
Tracing the templates develops pencil grip and hand control needed for later writing.
Classification Skills
Organizing and categorizing animals supports logical thinking and scientific classification.
How to present it
Place the Copy Masters Box on a low shelf accessible to children. Prepare tracing paper, cardboard, and scissors on a designated work tray. Ensure proper lighting at the work table.
- 1Select one animal category tab and remove the corresponding template cards
- 2Place tracing paper over the chosen template and secure with paper weights
- 3Trace the animal outline carefully with a pencil
- 4Transfer the traced image to cardboard and cut out the puzzle piece
- 5Create a matching control card using the same template
3 tips for parents
- Visit zoos or farms to connect puzzle animals with real-life observations
- Create a home collection of animal photographs that match the puzzle silhouettes
- Encourage your child to draw animals after working with puzzle shapes
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What's in the Box
- Wooden Storage Box: With solid construction
- Animal Silhouette Cards: Approx. 5 laminated copy masters
- Divider System: Tabbed organizers for card sorting
Size and material
| Packaging | 20 × 14 × 8 cm |
| Box | Natural wood |
| Cards | Laminated paper for durability |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe box with dry cloth; clean cards with damp cloth
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is included in the Animal Puzzle Copy Masters Box?
The box contains laminated cards featuring precise black animal silhouettes that serve as templates for creating animal puzzles. These are organized with a tabbed divider system inside a handcrafted wooden box.
How do teachers use these copy masters in the Montessori classroom?
Teachers use these templates to trace and create their own animal puzzle pieces from materials like cardboard or wood. The silhouettes provide accurate outlines for making multiple sets of animal puzzles for sensorial work.
What age group is this material designed for?
The Animal Puzzle Copy Masters are designed for children ages 3-6 years, aligning with the Montessori primary classroom curriculum for sensorial development and animal classification work.
Why are the templates black silhouettes instead of detailed drawings?
Black silhouettes help children focus on the essential shape and form of each animal without distracting details. This supports the Montessori principle of isolating concepts and develops visual discrimination skills.
How does the tabbed divider system help with organization?
The tabbed dividers allow teachers to organize animals by categories such as farm animals, wild animals, or continents. This systematic organization supports the Montessori approach to classification and makes lesson preparation efficient.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Animal Puzzle Copy Masters Box