Animales De Los Siete Continentes (Spanish Edition)
Animales De Los Siete Continentes, the seven continents animal cards in Spanish. Each animal has a real photograph and is sorted onto its continent, which makes the set two lessons at once: where an animal lives, and the Spanish word for it. The cards are in Spanish, so this is the edition for a Spanish speaking room. Card stock, full colour, pre cut. The English edition is a separate item.
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
The Animales De Los Siete Continentes cards fulfill Maria Montessori's vision of cosmic education by presenting Earth's animal diversity through carefully curated photographic images. These laminated classification cards connect geography with zoology, allowing children to explore how different animals inhabit specific continents while simultaneously absorbing authentic Spanish vocabulary.
- Identifies and names the seven continents while associating specific animals with each geographic region
- Builds Spanish vocabulary through repeated exposure to animal names and continental terminology
- Develops classification skills by sorting animals according to their native continents
- Strengthens visual discrimination by observing unique characteristics of animals from different regions
Read More
The high-quality animal photography on each card captures realistic details that satisfy the child's need for truth and beauty in learning materials. By organizing animals according to their continental homes, these Spanish-language cards help children construct a mental framework of Earth's biodiversity. The clear Spanish labels beneath each photograph respect the child's sensitive period for language acquisition while building geographic understanding. Through sorting and classifying these continental animal cards, children develop both linguistic competence and global awareness, recognizing patterns in how different creatures adapt to their environments across our planet's seven continents.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the continent labels across a large work mat. Arrange the animal cards in a basket. Ensure adequate space for seven distinct groupings.
- 1
Introduce three continent labels in Spanish, placing them spaced apart on the mat
Start with continents most familiar to your geographic location - 2
Select animal cards from these three continents and perform a three-period lesson with Spanish names
Choose animals with distinct features for easier recognition - 3
Invite the child to match animals to their continental homes, naming each in Spanish
Model careful placement and precise pronunciation - 4
Gradually introduce remaining continents and their animals over subsequent lessons
Add new continents only when previous ones are mastered - 5
Encourage independent sorting of all cards, self-checking with control cards if available
Observe which animals or continents need additional practice
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
Brands used by
schools worldwide
European brands
AMI
Endorsed
Related Materials
