Continent Carpet
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-078100
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Product size
- 78 × 63 cm
- Surface
- Textile fabric
- Backing
- Non-slip material
- EAN
- 8719924057350
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €88.10 to go for free delivery.
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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 8719924057350 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Continent Carpet in a child's hands
Part of the Land & Water Forms collection, this vibrant Continent Carpet provides a tactile geography groundwork for the Montessori classroom, featuring accurately color-coded continents that correspond with traditional Montessori geography materials. The large-format carpet creates an inviting floor work space where children can explore world geography through movement activities, placing objects on continents, and collaborative learning experiences.
Geographic Awareness
Introduces continent shapes, positions, and relationships through visual and kinesthetic learning.
Movement Integration
Large format encourages whole-body involvement in geography lessons through walking and placing activities.
Social Learning
Spacious design accommodates multiple children for collaborative geography explorations.
Cultural Foundation
Prepares children for advanced geography work with puzzle maps and cultural studies.
How to present it
Place the Continent Carpet in an open floor area with sufficient space for movement. Gather small objects or figurines representing animals, landmarks, or people from different continents.
- 1Invite the child to walk slowly around the carpet's perimeter, observing all continents
- 2Name each continent while pointing to its color-coded area on the carpet
- 3Place representative objects on appropriate continents (penguins on Antarctica, elephants on Africa)
- 4Encourage the child to 'travel' between continents by stepping or crawling across the carpet
- 5Invite the child to trace continental boundaries with their finger or a small pointer
3 tips for parents
- Reference continents during daily conversations: 'Grandma lives on the continent of Europe'
- Look at picture books showing animals or landmarks, then locate their continents together
- Create simple continent-themed snacks or meals to extend learning beyond carpet work
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What's in the Box
- Continent Carpet: 150×150 cm world map design
Size and material
| Product size | 78 × 63 cm |
| Packaging | 72 × 11 × 11 cm |
| Surface | Textile fabric |
| Backing | Non-slip material |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Vacuum regularly, spot clean with mild detergent
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of the Continent Carpet?
The Continent Carpet is designed in a large format suitable for floor work, typically measuring approximately 120cm x 80cm, providing ample space for children to sit around and engage with geography activities while maintaining accurate continental proportions.
How do the colors match other Montessori geography materials?
The carpet features the traditional Montessori color coding: Europe (red), Asia (yellow), Africa (green), North America (orange), South America (pink), Australia (brown), and Antarctica (white), ensuring perfect correspondence with puzzle maps, globe, and other geography materials.
What activities can children do with this carpet?
Children can place continent puzzle pieces, animal figurines, landmark objects, or flag stands on corresponding continents, practice continent names through movement games, create cultural displays, and use it as a base for geography nomenclature cards and three-part matching activities.
How should the Continent Carpet be cleaned and maintained?
The carpet can be spot cleaned with mild soap and water, vacuum regularly on low setting, and should be stored rolled rather than folded to prevent creases. For deeper cleaning, professional carpet cleaning suitable for educational materials is recommended.
Is this carpet suitable for home use or just classrooms?
While designed for Montessori classrooms, this carpet is perfect for home use, creating a dedicated geography work space in playrooms or homeschool areas. Its durable construction and educational design make it ideal for daily use in any learning environment.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Continent Carpet