Leaf Cards Storage BoxBeech Wood Organiser for Form Cards
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-0040A0
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Primary Wood
- Natural beech
- Base
- Plywood
- EAN
- 8719924002336
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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 8719924002336 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Leaf Cards Storage Box in a child's hands
A high-quality addition to any environment, this beech wood storage box is specifically designed to organize and protect Montessori leaf cards or geometric form cards. The three interior compartments allow for systematic classification of card sets, supporting the child's development of visual discrimination and botanical or geometric knowledge. The box joint construction ensures durability for daily classroom use while maintaining the aesthetic beauty essential to the well-organized classroom.
Organization Skills
Three compartments teach classification and sorting, essential for developing logical thinking and order.
Visual Discrimination
Supports work with leaf shapes or geometric forms, refining the child's ability to perceive subtle differences.
Care of Materials
Dedicated storage teaches respect for materials and maintains the beauty of the prepared environment.
How to present it
Place the empty box on a mat. Have leaf cards or geometric form cards ready in a basket. Ensure cards are complete sets and in good condition.
- 1Invite the child to help organize the cards. Demonstrate removing one card at a time from the basket using a three-finger grip.
- 2Examine the card briefly, naming it if appropriate ('This is an oak leaf'). Place it gently in the first compartment.
- 3Continue with remaining cards, allowing the child to decide which compartment each belongs in based on their chosen criteria.
- 4When finished, admire the organized collection. Return the box to its designated place on the shelf.
3 tips for parents
- Create similar organizing activities at home using natural objects like shells or stones with divided containers
- Resist the urge to correct the child's classification system, their reasoning is more important than 'correct' sorting
- Use precise vocabulary when discussing the materials ('compartment' rather than 'spot')
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What's in the Box
- Storage Box: Cards sold separately
Size and material
| Packaging | 16 × 10 × 10 cm |
| Primary Wood | Natural beech |
| Base | Plywood |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What cards can be stored in this box?
This versatile storage box accommodates both Montessori leaf cards (botany cabinet cards) and geometric form cards. The three compartments allow you to organize cards by type, such as simple/compound/lobed leaves or different geometric shapes.
What are the dimensions and capacity of this storage box?
The beech wood box features three equal compartments designed to hold standard Montessori card sets. Each compartment can store approximately 15-20 cards depending on thickness, making it suitable for complete leaf or geometric form card collections.
Why is a wooden storage box important for Montessori materials?
A dedicated wooden storage box maintains the order and beauty of the prepared environment while teaching children to care for materials. The natural beech wood appeals to the child's aesthetic sense and the organized compartments support classification skills.
How does this box support the Montessori sensorial curriculum?
The storage box facilitates systematic presentation of visual discrimination activities. Children can easily access specific card sets for matching exercises, three-period lessons, and classification work, supporting their development of botanical or geometric vocabulary.
Is this box suitable for home use or just classrooms?
While designed to meet classroom durability standards with box joint construction, this storage solution is perfect for home environments. It helps maintain an organized Montessori shelf and encourages independent work with leaf or geometric materials.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Leaf Cards Storage Box