Planets Of The Solar System
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
Opening windows to the wider world, these premium three-part cards introduce the planets of our solar system through beautifully illustrated imagery and clear nomenclature. Each laminated card features realistic planetary representations paired with corresponding labels, supporting the Montessori approach to cosmic education and geography extensions. The wooden storage box keeps materials organized and accessible for independent exploration.
“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 Planets of the Solar System cards address the young child's profound curiosity about their place in the universe, a developmental characteristic Dr. Montessori called 'cosmic education.' These three-part nomenclature cards present each planet through realistic imagery that satisfies the child's need for factual information while the laminated cardstock ensures repeated handling during classification work.
- Develops visual discrimination through matching planetary images with labels
- Builds astronomy vocabulary including planet names and basic characteristics
- Strengthens left-to-right reading preparation through card arrangement
- Enhances classification skills by ordering planets by size or distance
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The wooden storage box maintains the ordered presentation essential for the child's developing sense of sequence and spatial relationships. Between ages three and six, children construct their understanding of the world through concrete materials, and these planetary cards provide tangible representations of abstract celestial bodies. The matching exercise inherent in three-part cards engages the child's natural tendency toward pairing and sorting while building vocabulary specific to astronomy. Each planet card becomes a key to understanding Earth's position within a larger system, laying foundations for later geographic and scientific studies.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Remove cards from wooden box and place on a mat. Separate picture cards, label cards, and control cards into three distinct groups. Begin with 3-4 planets for initial presentations.
- 1
Place control cards (picture with label) vertically on left side of mat
Start with easily distinguishable planets like Jupiter and Earth - 2
Match picture cards to control cards, placing them in middle column
Point out unique features like Jupiter's stripes or Saturn's rings - 3
Read each label card and match to corresponding pictures
Trace under words with finger to reinforce left-to-right movement - 4
Remove control cards and work with pictures and labels only
Child can self-check using control cards afterward - 5
Introduce planet facts while child works with familiar cards
Keep facts simple: 'Mercury is closest to the sun'
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Since 1929
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Around the world
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Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
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Planets Of The Solar System
