Botany Cards Box: Storage for Second Set Classification

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€78.93

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Age Range3-6 Years

MaterialBeech wood

DimensionsApprox. 30 × 12 × 20 cm

CertificationAMI Approved

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Designed for young learners, this wooden storage box is specifically designed to organize and protect the Second Set of Botany Cards in the Montessori classroom. Featuring approximately 20 vertical divider slots with precise dovetail joint construction, it provides systematic storage that encourages careful handling and promotes the child's sense of order while exploring botanical classifications.

“The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence.”

- Maria MontessoriThe Absorbent Mind

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Wooden Storage BoxWith approx. 20 vertical dividers

The Montessori Method

The Second Set of Botany Cards Box embodies Dr. Montessori's principles of order, beauty, and purposeful design. This precisely crafted storage system honors the child's sensitive period for order while supporting their exploration of the natural world. The dovetail construction and vertical dividers create an aesthetically pleasing, durable environment that invites careful handling and respect for materials. By providing a specific place for each botanical classification, the box supports the child's need for external order, which directly influences their internal cognitive organization. This material bridges the sensorial and cultural areas, allowing children to refine their visual discrimination while building foundational knowledge of plant life through systematic classification.

✹Development of visual discrimination through organizing botanical images✹Refinement of fine motor control through careful handling of cards and dividers✹Classification skills through grouping plant parts and types✹Sequential thinking by maintaining order in card placement✹Care of environment through proper material storage and maintenance

Botany Cards Box: Storage for Second Set Classification - Child learning

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Activity Guide

Step by Step to Mastery

4 steps to mastery

Model slow, deliberate movements to emphasize care

Trace the label with your finger to reinforce left-to-right orientation

Let the child feel the smooth wood and notice the divider spacing

Make this a closing ritual that reinforces the cycle of activity

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Model slow, deliberate movements to emphasize care

Trace the label with your finger to reinforce left-to-right orientation

Let the child feel the smooth wood and notice the divider spacing

Make this a closing ritual that reinforces the cycle of activity

Developmental Benefits

Why Educators Choose This

Order and Classification

The organized compartments support the child's natural tendency toward order while facilitating systematic exploration of botanical concepts.

Care of Materials

The quality construction encourages respectful handling and teaches children to value and maintain their learning materials.

Visual Discrimination

Clear organization allows children to easily locate and return specific botany cards, refining visual perception skills.

Use the box organization as a practical life exercise before introducing card content

Create a 'botanist's journal' where children can draw cards they've studied

Establish a gentle reminder system for proper card replacement without correction

Pro Tip

“Rotate card sets seasonally to maintain interest and connect to nature observations”

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What cards are stored in the Second Set of Botany Cards Box?

This box is designed to store the Montessori Second Set of Botany Cards, which typically includes nomenclature cards for advanced plant parts such as types of leaves, flowers, roots, and seeds. The cards are sold separately and feature detailed botanical illustrations with corresponding labels.

How many card sets can this storage box hold?

The box features approximately 20 vertical divider slots, allowing you to organize multiple sets of botany cards by category. Each slot can hold a complete three-part card set (picture card, label card, and control card), making it ideal for storing various plant classification cards.

What are the construction details of this storage box?

This premium wooden box is crafted with precise dovetail joint construction, ensuring durability and longevity in the classroom. The natural wood finish is smooth and child-safe, while the vertical dividers keep cards upright and easily accessible for independent work.

How does this box support Montessori learning principles?

The organized storage system promotes the child's sense of order and encourages careful handling of materials. The vertical arrangement allows children to see card categories at a glance, supporting independent selection and return of materials, which develops responsibility and classification skills.

What age group is this botany card storage box designed for?

This storage box is designed for children ages 3-6 years in the Montessori primary classroom. It supports the sensorial curriculum by providing organized access to botanical classification materials, allowing children to explore plant anatomy and develop vocabulary through hands-on learning.

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