Life Cycle Curriculum
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Inv. no. NIE-ELC4041
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Primary Material
- Durable plastic
- Finish
- Pre-cut, rounded corners
- EAN
- 8719924043995
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Life Cycle Curriculum
Life Cycle Curriculum: detailed figures and sorting cards that teach the child about life cycles. This is material for the child: they work with the figures and cards themselves, laying them out and sorting them. A life cycle is a concept the child first grasps through one example and then recognises as a pattern that repeats. Durable plastic, pre-cut with rounded corners. For ages 6 to 12.
How to present it
Lay out the detailed figures and sorting cards on a table or work mat so the child can see them clearly. If possible, prepare real specimens, such as seeds or seedlings, to compare with the figures.
- 1Begin with a life cycle familiar to the child, one that they can also observe directly
- 2Present one complete life cycle using the figures and sorting cards
- 3Introduce a second life cycle and compare it with the first to highlight similarities and differences
- 4Extend learning through outdoor observation and collecting specimens
3 tips for parents
- Watch for life cycles in your environment - birds nesting, flowers blooming, insects emerging
- Start a small garden to observe plant life cycles from seed to harvest
- Visit natural history museums to see preserved specimens at different life stages
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Book Details
- Author
- ETC Montessori
- Publisher
- ETC Montessori
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Year Published
- 2012
- Genre
- Education / Biology
- ISBN
- 8719924043995
What's in the Box
- Detailed figures: Life cycle figures in durable plastic
- Sorting cards: Pre-cut with rounded corners
Size and material
| Packaging | 89 × 31 × 6 cm |
| Primary Material | Durable plastic |
| Finish | Pre-cut, rounded corners |
| Recommended Age | 6-12 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the material made of and what age is it for?
It is detailed figures and sorting cards about life cycles, made of durable plastic and pre-cut with rounded corners. The material is intended for children aged 6 to 12.
Is this material suitable for home use or only for the classroom?
It is material for the child: they work with the figures and sorting cards themselves, so it is equally suitable for homeschooling families, small groups and the classroom.
What else will I need besides this material?
Nothing else is required. For follow-up work, observing real life cycles outdoors, a magnifying glass and a nature journal are useful.
Does this material align with Montessori principles and methods?
Yes, it emphasises hands-on learning and child-led discovery: the child lays out and sorts life cycles themselves. Concrete experience comes before abstract concepts.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Life Cycle Curriculum