Botany Puzzle Copy Masters BoxTemplates for Cabinet Extensions
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-020400
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Box
- Natural wood
- Cards
- Heavy white cardstock
- EAN
- 8719924010966
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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 8719924010966 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Botany Puzzle Copy Masters Box in a child's hands
A wooden box for the botany puzzle copy masters, the plastic cards a child traces round to make their own version of each puzzle. Botany copy masters carry the leaf shapes, and a traced leaf is where the shape finally gets looked at properly: a child copying an ovate leaf has to notice where it is widest, which nobody does while simply lifting the piece in and out. Copy masters sold separately. Wood with cardstock, for ages 3 to 12.
Visual Discrimination
Matching and tracing leaf shapes refines the child's ability to perceive subtle differences in botanical forms
Fine Motor Control
Tracing activities strengthen pencil grip and hand control essential for writing preparation
Scientific Classification
Working with botanical shapes introduces children to the systematic study of plant morphology
Creative Expression
Templates allow children to create their own botanical artwork while maintaining accurate leaf proportions
How to present it
Place the Copy Masters Box on a tray with quality colored pencils, plain white paper, and a pencil holder. Ensure the child has previously worked extensively with the Botany Cabinet.
- 1Invite the child to select one copy master card
- 2Place the card on the paper and show how to hold it steady with the non-dominant hand
- 3Trace slowly around the leaf form with a pencil, maintaining continuous contact
- 4Remove the card and examine the traced shape
- 5Color the leaf form or add details like veins
3 tips for parents
- Support this work at home by collecting real leaves and comparing them to your child's drawings
- Avoid correcting 'imperfect' tracings - the child's precision develops through repetition and maturation
- Display completed leaf studies respectfully to validate your child's scientific work
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What's in the Box
- Wooden Storage Box: With solid construction
- Copy Master Cards: Approx. 5 sets of botanical templates
Size and material
| Packaging | 20 × 14 × 8 cm |
| Box | Natural wood |
| Cards | Heavy white cardstock |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe box with dry cloth; keep cards dry and flat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Botany Puzzle Copy Masters Box?
The box contains a complete set of template cards featuring precise black silhouettes of various leaf forms on white backgrounds. Each card corresponds to the leaf shapes found in the traditional Montessori Botany Cabinet, stored in a handcrafted wooden box.
How do children use these copy masters with the Botany Cabinet?
Children can trace the black silhouettes to create their own leaf drawings, match the templates to actual leaves or cabinet insets, and use them as reference cards for identifying leaf shapes in nature. The cards serve as extensions for nomenclature work and artistic expression.
What age group is this material designed for?
The Botany Puzzle Copy Masters are designed for children ages 3-6 years, aligning with the Montessori primary classroom curriculum. The material supports the development of visual discrimination, fine motor control, and botanical knowledge during the sensitive period for sensorial exploration.
Why are the templates black silhouettes on white backgrounds?
The high contrast black-on-white design provides clear visual definition of leaf shapes, making it easier for young children to perceive edges and trace accurately. This format also allows children to focus on the essential characteristics of each leaf form without distraction from color or texture.
How does this material support Montessori sensorial education?
The copy masters refine visual discrimination skills as children compare subtle differences between leaf shapes. The tracing work develops hand control and prepares for writing, while matching activities strengthen observation skills and botanical vocabulary, integrating sensorial, language, and cultural studies.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Botany Puzzle Copy Masters Box