Animalia Kingdom Charts
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
An essential classroom resource, this Animalia Kingdom Chart presents the twelve major phyla of the animal kingdom through carefully selected photographs and scientific classifications. Designed for the Montessori biology curriculum, this large-format laminated poster supports children's exploration of animal diversity through visual learning and classification work. The durable construction allows for frequent handling during lessons on animal characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
“Education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences upon the environment.”
The Animalia Kingdom Chart transforms abstract biological concepts into concrete visual knowledge accessible to young children.
- Visual discrimination of animal characteristics across twelve phyla
- Understanding of basic biological classification systems
- Recognition of diversity within the animal kingdom
- Development of scientific vocabulary for animal groups
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This large-format poster presents twelve phyla through carefully selected photographs, allowing children to observe real animals rather than symbolic representations. By displaying scientific classifications alongside recognizable creatures, the chart bridges everyday observations with formal biological understanding. The laminated surface invites repeated exploration as children trace connections between familiar animals and their taxonomic groups. Through examining this comprehensive visual reference, children develop the foundational understanding that all animals share common characteristics while belonging to distinct categories. The chart's systematic arrangement of phyla introduces children to the scientist's method of organizing living things, preparing them for more advanced classification work. Each photograph on the poster serves as an invitation to deeper investigation, encouraging children to seek similarities and differences among Earth's diverse creatures.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Mount the chart at child eye level in the biology area. Place a low shelf nearby with related three-part cards, animal figurines, and magnifying glasses. Ensure adequate lighting for examining details in photographs.
- 1
Begin with familiar animals, pointing to photographs the child recognizes
Let the child share what they already know about each animal before introducing new information - 2
Introduce the concept of phyla by grouping animals with similar characteristics
Use concrete language like 'animals with backbones' before introducing 'vertebrates' - 3
Compare two animals from different phyla, noting differences in body structure
Start with obvious contrasts like a jellyfish and a rabbit - 4
Practice pronouncing phylum names while tracing the text with a finger
Break complex words into syllables: 'Ar-thro-po-da' - 5
Match animal figurines or picture cards to their corresponding phyla on the chart
Begin with 3-4 phyla and gradually include more as confidence grows
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
Animalia Kingdom Charts
