Insectos Trabajo De Emparejar (Spanish Edition)
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Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
Insectos Trabajo De Emparejar, the insect matching work in Spanish. Pairs of identical pictures to find and put together, on a subject a child can also check outside: the insects on these cards live in the grass by the door, and a match made on the mat can be made again on a path an hour later. The cards are in Spanish. Card stock, full colour, pre cut with rounded corners. The English edition is a separate item.
“Education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences upon the environment.”
The Insectos Trabajo De Emparejar introduces young children to the scientific world of entomology through carefully photographed matching cards. By presenting real insect images with color-coded borders, these cards address the child's sensitive period for order and classification between ages 3-6.
- Visual discrimination through identifying identical insect photographs
- Scientific vocabulary development for common insect species
- Fine motor control through careful handling of laminated cards
- Concentration skills through focused matching work
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The orange and blue borders on each laminated card create a visual control of error, allowing children to verify their own matching work independently. This insect matching work fulfills the child's need to understand and categorize the natural world through concrete, manipulable materials. The photographic detail on each card respects the child's capacity for careful observation, presenting insects as they truly appear in nature rather than through simplified illustrations. Through repeated pairing of identical insect photographs, children develop the visual discrimination skills that form the foundation for later scientific study. The Insectos cards transform abstract classification concepts into tangible matching work that engages the child's hands and mind simultaneously.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the insect cards in a basket on the shelf at child's eye level. Ensure adequate workspace on a mat or table with good lighting to see photographic details clearly.
- 1
Invite the child to bring the basket to a work mat
Model carrying with two hands to show respect for materials - 2
Remove all cards and separate by border color (orange in one pile, blue in another)
Work from left to right to reinforce reading preparation - 3
Select one orange-bordered card and place it on the left side of the mat
Point out specific insect features like wing patterns or body segments - 4
Search through blue-bordered cards to find the matching insect photograph
Encourage systematic searching rather than random selection - 5
Place the matching blue card beside its orange partner
Leave space between pairs for clear visual organization - 6
Continue until all insects are matched
Child can self-check by verifying border colors align correctly
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
Insectos Trabajo De Emparejar (Spanish Edition)
