Geometric Form Card CabinetOrganised Storage for Shape Cards
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-004000
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Primary Material
- Multi-layer plywood
- Finish
- Natural wood laminate
- EAN
- 8719924002329
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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 8719924002329 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Geometric Form Card Cabinet in a child's hands
A cabinet with six shelves built for the geometric form cards, which come in three series and are worked alongside the geometric cabinet itself. Six shelves means a child takes out one series and leaves the rest in place, so the choice is small enough to make. A shelf that holds everything at once presents a child with all of it at once, and the usual result is that they take nothing. Multi layer plywood with a laminate finish. Cards sold separately, for ages 3 to 6.
Visual Organization
The angled shelves display geometric forms clearly, supporting visual discrimination and pattern recognition skills essential for later mathematical understanding.
Independence & Order
Open design allows children to independently access and return materials, developing organizational skills and respect for the prepared environment.
Fine Motor Refinement
Carefully removing and replacing card sets from specific shelves refines hand-eye coordination and precise movements.
How to present it
Place the cabinet at child's eye level against a wall near the geometric cabinet. Ensure adequate space for a work mat in front. Organize cards by series: top shelves for filled shapes, middle for thick outlines, bottom for thin outlines.
- 1Show the child how to carefully remove one drawer of cards using both hands
- 2Demonstrate carrying the drawer to a mat with two hands at waist level
- 3Show how to select specific cards needed for the activity
- 4After work, demonstrate returning cards in correct order to the drawer
- 5Model returning the drawer to its exact position in the cabinet
3 tips for parents
- If setting up at home, keep the cabinet in a consistent location to support your child's independence
- Resist the urge to 'help' by getting cards for your child - the independence is part of the learning
- Notice which geometric forms your child gravitates toward and provide related experiences in daily life
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What's in the Box
- Geometric Form Card Cabinet: Six-shelf storage unit
- Note: Geometric form cards sold separately
Size and material
| Packaging | 24 × 16 × 15 cm |
| Primary Material | Multi-layer plywood |
| Finish | Natural wood laminate |
| Edge Treatment | Visible plywood layers |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials does the Geometric Form Card Cabinet hold?
The cabinet is designed to store the complete set of Montessori geometric form cards, including cards for circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, polygons, and curved figures. Each set typically includes three series: solid blue shapes, thick-outlined shapes, and thin-outlined shapes for visual discrimination activities.
How many card sets can this cabinet accommodate?
The cabinet features six curved shelves, each designed to hold one complete set of geometric form cards. This allows for organized storage of all six geometric shape categories used in the Montessori sensorial curriculum for ages 3-6.
What are the benefits of the curved shelf design?
The curved shelves position the cards at an optimal angle for easy viewing and selection by young children. This design promotes independence by allowing children to clearly see each card set, select the desired materials without assistance, and return them to their proper place.
Do the geometric form cards come with the cabinet?
No, this cabinet is sold as a storage solution only. The geometric form cards must be purchased separately. The cabinet is specifically designed to complement and organize your existing geometric form card materials.
How does this cabinet support the Montessori prepared environment?
The cabinet maintains order and accessibility in the classroom by providing a dedicated storage space for geometric materials. Its child-friendly height and angled shelves enable independent material selection, supporting the Montessori principles of self-directed learning and care of the environment.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Geometric Form Card Cabinet