The Farm: Set Of Farm Animals

Name: The Farm: Set Of Farm Animals
Brand: Nienhuis Montessori
SKU: NIE-02490005
Price: 135.56 EUR
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Age Range3-6 Years

MaterialMolded plastic

DimensionsApprox. 40 × 30 × 15 cm

CertificationAMI Approved

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Developed for thorough curriculum coverage, this farm set brings agricultural life into the Montessori classroom through detailed plastic figurines and accessories. Children explore farm ecosystems by arranging approx. 25 realistic pieces including various animals, farmers, vehicles, and feeding equipment, supporting biology studies and vocabulary development for the farm environment.

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”

— Maria MontessoriThe Discovery of the Child

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Farm AnimalsMultiple cows, horses, and pigs

Human FiguresFarmer figurines

Farm VehiclesGreen tractor with trailer

AccessoriesHay bales, feeding ring, and other farm equipment

The Montessori Method

The Farm set fulfills the young child's need to understand their wider world through concrete, manipulable objects. These 25 plastic figurines and accessories allow children to recreate the agricultural environments they may have observed in books or visits, bridging abstract concepts with tangible exploration. Each farm animal figure serves as a precise point of reference for vocabulary building, as children naturally name and categorize while arranging their miniature farm scenes. The set's comprehensive nature - including farmers, vehicles, and feeding equipment - reflects Maria Montessori's understanding that children construct knowledge through handling real representations of life. By manipulating these farm pieces, children satisfy their developmental need to order and classify their environment while building essential biology concepts. The figurines' realistic details invite careful observation and comparison, fundamental skills in scientific thinking that emerge naturally as children sort animals by characteristics or create feeding scenarios with the included accessories.

✹Classify animals by observable characteristics (size, number of legs, coverings)✹Build agricultural vocabulary through hands-on manipulation of farm figures✹Develop understanding of human-animal relationships in food production✹Practice fine motor control through precise placement of small figurines✹Explore cause-and-effect relationships in farm ecosystems

The Farm: Set Of Farm Animals — Child learning

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Activity Guide

Step by Step to Mastery

5 steps to mastery

Allow several minutes of unstructured exploration before introducing vocabulary

Use consistent names

'cow' not 'moo-cow', 'rooster' not 'chicken'

Use consistent names: 'cow' not 'moo-cow', 'rooster' not 'chicken'

Let the child discover their own sorting criteria after your example

Connect tools to animals

'This feeding trough is where pigs eat'

Connect tools to animals: 'This feeding trough is where pigs eat'

Narrate actions simply

'The farmer fills the water bucket for the horses'

Narrate actions simply: 'The farmer fills the water bucket for the horses'

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Allow several minutes of unstructured exploration before introducing vocabulary

Use consistent names

'cow' not 'moo-cow', 'rooster' not 'chicken'

Use consistent names: 'cow' not 'moo-cow', 'rooster' not 'chicken'

Let the child discover their own sorting criteria after your example

Connect tools to animals

'This feeding trough is where pigs eat'

Connect tools to animals: 'This feeding trough is where pigs eat'

Narrate actions simply

'The farmer fills the water bucket for the horses'

Narrate actions simply: 'The farmer fills the water bucket for the horses'

Developmental Benefits

Why Educators Choose This

Vocabulary Enrichment

Children learn specific terminology for farm animals, equipment, and agricultural concepts while manipulating the figurines.

Classification Skills

Sorting animals by species, size, or habitat develops logical thinking and categorization abilities.

Environmental Understanding

Exploring farm ecosystems helps children understand food sources and human-animal relationships.

Fine Motor Development

Positioning small figurines and accessories refines pincer grasp and hand-eye coordination.

Create laminated cards showing animal homes (barn, coop, pen) for matching activities

Use the set for language work by having children create oral stories about farm life

Connect to practical life by discussing where classroom snack foods originate

Pro Tip

“Rotate which animals are available weekly to maintain interest and deepen learning with focused groups”

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What specific items are included in this 25-piece farm set?

The set includes a variety of realistic plastic farm animals (cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, horses), human figures (farmers), farm vehicles (tractors), and feeding equipment. Each piece is carefully detailed to represent authentic farm life and support children's understanding of agricultural environments.

How does this farm set support Montessori biology learning for ages 3-6?

This set enables children to explore farm ecosystems, animal characteristics, and agricultural relationships through hands-on manipulation. Children can classify animals, learn vocabulary, understand animal needs, and create scenarios that demonstrate farm life cycles and food production concepts.

What is the quality and size of the plastic figurines?

The figurines are made from durable, child-safe plastic with realistic details and proportions. They are appropriately sized for small hands (typically 2-4 inches) while being large enough to prevent choking hazards, making them suitable for independent exploration by 3-6 year olds.

How can teachers integrate this farm set into the Montessori curriculum?

Teachers can use this set for language activities (naming, describing), sorting exercises (by animal type, size, or habitat), storytelling, cultural studies about food sources, and practical life connections. It complements botany studies by showing plant-animal relationships in farming.

What storage solution is recommended for organizing these 25 pieces?

We recommend using a compartmented wooden tray or basket system where children can sort animals by type. Label each section with pictures and words to support literacy development. This organization method reinforces classification skills and ensures easy cleanup and inventory management.

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