Animals And Their Homes
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-562000
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Card Material
- Heavy cardstock
- Finish
- Laminated surface
- EAN
- 8719924029968
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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 8719924029968 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Animals And Their Homes in a child's hands
The Animals And Their Homes material makes tangible the concepts behind the diverse habitats of the animal kingdom through engaging sentence and vocabulary matching cards. This Biology material supports reading development while building understanding of animal environments, featuring clear black text on durable laminated cardstock. Children match descriptive sentences about where animals live with corresponding vocabulary words, reinforcing both literacy skills and zoological knowledge.
Language Development
Builds reading comprehension through meaningful sentence-word matching activities that connect literacy with natural science concepts.
Zoological Knowledge
Introduces fundamental biology concepts about animal habitats and the relationship between creatures and their environments.
Classification Skills
Develops ability to categorize and match related concepts, supporting logical thinking and scientific understanding.
Concentration
The focused matching activity promotes sustained attention while working with engaging, meaningful content.
How to present it
Lay out vocabulary cards in a column on the left side of the work mat. Place sentence cards in a mixed arrangement on the right side.
- 1Select one vocabulary card and read it aloud (e.g., 'nest')
- 2Read through sentence cards to find the matching description
- 3Place the matching sentence card next to its vocabulary word
- 4Continue matching until all pairs are complete
3 tips for parents
- During nature walks, point out animal homes you discover (bird nests, ant hills, spider webs)
- Create a photo book of animals and homes from your neighborhood to extend learning
- Let your child teach you about animal homes using the vocabulary they've learned
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What's in the Box
- Sentence Cards: Approx. 9 cards describing animal homes
- Vocabulary Word Cards: Matching individual word labels
Size and material
| Packaging | 11 × 7 × 2 cm |
| Card Material | Heavy cardstock |
| Finish | Laminated surface |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with damp cloth; dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is the Animals And Their Homes material designed for?
This material is specifically designed for children ages 3-6 years old, aligning with the Montessori primary classroom curriculum and early elementary learners who are developing reading skills and exploring biology concepts.
How many cards are included and what is the format?
The set includes sentence cards with descriptive text about animal habitats and matching vocabulary word cards. All cards feature clear black text printed on durable laminated cardstock for repeated classroom use.
What skills does this material help develop?
This material simultaneously develops reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and scientific knowledge about animal habitats. Children practice matching sentences to words while learning about diverse environments where animals live.
How is this material used in the Montessori classroom?
Children read the sentence cards describing where specific animals live, then match them with the corresponding vocabulary word cards. This can be used individually or in small groups as part of biology studies or language work.
Is this material suitable for pre-readers?
While designed for emerging readers ages 3-6, pre-readers can participate with teacher guidance by discussing the animal homes concepts orally and gradually recognizing vocabulary words through repeated exposure.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Animals And Their Homes