Geometric Solids Command CardsActivity Instructions for 3D Shapes
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Inv. no. NIE-561500
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Material
- Paper
- EAN
- 8719924029944
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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 8719924029944 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Geometric Solids Command Cards in a child's hands
Commands for the Geometric Solids are 63 instructions for activities with the geometric solids, the three-dimensional shapes, and with related solid forms in the environment. The child follows a command and either works with the solids, which in the catalogue belong to the sensorial area, or looks for similar forms around the room. The commands are printed on laminated cardstock. The set contains the commands, not the solids themselves. It is intended for children aged 3 to 6.
Reading Comprehension
Connects sensorial work with early reading skills as children decode and follow written instructions.
Executive Function
Develops ability to follow multi-step directions and complete sequential tasks independently.
Sensorial Refinement
Extends geometric solids exploration through purposeful, directed activities that deepen understanding.
How to present it
Place command cards in a basket near the Geometric Solids. Ensure child has experience with the solids and can read phonetically. Have a work mat available.
- 1Invite child to bring basket and one command card to mat
- 2Child reads command silently, then aloud if desired
- 3Child retrieves necessary geometric solids
- 4Child performs the action described on the card
- 5Child returns materials before selecting new command
3 tips for parents
- Create simple commands at home using household objects to reinforce reading for meaning
- Avoid correcting the child's interpretation; let them discover through doing
- Celebrate the process of following instructions rather than perfect execution
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What's in the Box
- 63 commands for activities with the geometric solids: and related solid geometric forms in the environment
Size and material
| Packaging | 14 × 5 × 2 cm |
| Material | Paper |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
What prerequisite work should children complete before using these command cards?
Children should first be familiar with the Geometric Solids material, able to name the solids, and have basic reading skills. They should have explored the solids sensorially through touch, matching exercises, and vocabulary lessons before progressing to these written commands.
How many command cards are included and what types of activities do they suggest?
The set includes 63 commands for activities with the geometric solids, such as tracing bases, rolling solids, finding objects in the environment that match each shape, sorting by properties, and exploring relationships between 2D and 3D forms.
Are the geometric solids included with these command cards?
No, the geometric solids are sold separately. These are extension cards designed to enhance work with existing Geometric Solids material. The cards provide additional activities and challenges for children who have already been introduced to the solids.
What reading level is required for children to use these cards independently?
Children need basic reading comprehension skills, typically developed around ages 4-6. The commands use simple, clear language with vocabulary consistent with Montessori terminology. Teachers may initially read commands to younger children who are still developing reading skills.
How do these command cards support the development of executive function skills?
The cards develop executive function by requiring children to read, comprehend, plan, and execute multi-step instructions independently. Children practice working memory, task initiation, and self-monitoring as they complete each command, building crucial skills for academic success.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Geometric Solids Command Cards