Large Chart Of The World
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
A world map of coated fabric, 140 x 170 cm, big enough that children sit on it while they work. That is the whole idea: at this scale the map stops being something looked at and becomes a place to be in, and word cards, animals and pictures get laid down on the part of the world they belong to. A child kneeling on the Pacific to reach Australia is learning the size of an ocean in a way no wall map manages. Coated fabric, 140 x 170 cm, for ages 3 to 6.
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
The Large Chart of the World meets young children's profound need to understand their relationship to the wider world through concrete, visual representation.
- Recognition of continents and oceans through visual discrimination
- Understanding of Earth as a sphere represented on a flat surface
- Development of spatial awareness through large-scale geographic relationships
- Vocabulary acquisition for landforms, water bodies, and geographic features
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This Pacific-centered projection challenges traditional Europe-centered views, helping children develop global perspective without cultural bias. The laminated chart's topographical features, visible mountain ranges, deserts, and ice caps, transform abstract continents into tangible landforms children can trace with their fingers. In Montessori geography, the world chart serves as children's first comprehensive view of Earth, bridging their understanding from the sensorial globe work to detailed continent studies. The large format allows multiple children to gather around and explore simultaneously, fostering collaborative discovery. Through repeated exposure to this chart's authentic terrain visualization, children internalize Earth's physical geography before moving to political boundaries, following Montessori's principle of presenting the whole before the parts.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Mount the chart at children's eye level on a dedicated wall space. Ensure adequate floor space for children to sit comfortably while viewing. Place a small basket nearby containing pointing tools and magnifying glasses.
- 1
Begin with the Three Period Lesson for continents, pointing to each landmass: 'This is Asia'
Use the Pacific-centered view to highlight Asia's central position - 2
Invite children to trace coastlines with their finger, following the laminated surface
Start with Australia's distinct outline for easy recognition - 3
Introduce topographical features by having children locate mountain ranges using the terrain visualization
The Himalayas' prominent display makes them ideal for first mountain identification - 4
Connect to children's lives by locating their continent, country, and region
Use small stickers to mark special locations without damaging the laminated surface - 5
Explore ice caps at poles, discussing how white areas represent frozen regions
Link to sensorial experiences with ice and cold
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
AMI approved
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Large Chart Of The World
