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CULTURE

CULTURE

“Our work is not to teach, but to help the absorbent mind in its work of development. How marvelous it would be if by our help, if by an intelligent treatment of the child, if by understanding the needs of his physical life and by feeding his intellect, we could prolong the period of functioning of the absorbent mind!” - Maria Montessori.
Childhood is the time to plant seeds which will blossom later. By allowing the child to explore with his/her senses rather than merely reading a textbook an empirical attitude is fostered. The child should be encouraged to prove things for him/herself. An important tool in developing this empirical attitude is observation. In presenting the child with opportunities to really see and listen, his/her powers of observation are improved. Further, through involvement with nature with both mind and body, the child’s ability to concentrate grows. Exploration with living things then helps to train the child’s senses and enables him/her to perceive more precisely.
Throughout the cultural area, the adult wonders with the child, guiding the child to his/her own discoveries. The key is that we experience together with the child instead of telling the child what to experience. Discovery is what it is all about! 
 

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Puzzle Map Cabinet for 8 Maps

A beech plywood cabinet that stores 8 geography puzzle maps and control maps.

Our cabinet can hold any standard Montessori Puzzle Maps measuring between 57 cm L x 44 cm W and 57.2 cm L x 44.5 cm W.

The cabinet inside dimensions are: 58.5cm L x 44.5 cm W

Maps are sold separately.

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6.20.01
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$210.00
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Stand for 8 Puzzle Maps

A solid beech wood stand to hold 8 Puzzle Maps.

Top shelf measures 66 cm L x 32 cm W.

The whole stand measures: 66 cm L x 48 cm W  x 69 cm H.

Our stand can hold any Montessori Puzzle Maps measuring between 57 cm L x 44 cm W and 57.2 cm L x 44.5 cm W.

Our Puzzle Maps (57.2 cm x 44.2 cm) fit perfectly to this stand.

Maps are sold separately.

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6.20.02
Price
$194.00
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Puzzle Map Cabinet with 8 Maps

The Puzzle Map Cabinet includes 8 maps: World, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the USA.

Each map is designed with an open back and comes with its own tray.

This unique design (Italian style) allows for easy handling and promotes self-correction.

The maps are strong and sturdy.

The cabinet measures: L64cm x W49cm x H50cm

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6.20.03
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$870.00
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Flags of the World with Wooden Map

The child places flags of 36 countries in holes on the map identifying the major countries.

Included are 36 flags, and a separate stand for all the flags.

The size of the board is 21" x 14"

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6.21.01
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$89.00
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Clock with Movable Hands

A freestanding Clock with Movable Hands and removable clock numbers 1-12 in red and 13-24 in blue Includes: a stand with a storage tray for storing the numbers.

Diameter of the clock face is 28 cm.

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6.26.01
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$96.00
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Clock Cards with 2 Boxes

The Clock Cards Exercise introduces the concept of time.

Time is presented as 4 segments: the whole hour, a quarter past the hour, half past the hour and a quarter to the hour.

The faces and labels are printed in 4 colors for coding and separating the exercises.

Includes: 48 face cards (5" x 3½"), 48 label cards (3½" x 1¼"), and 2 clear plastic boxes.

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6.26.02
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$32.00
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Slate Clock

1, 2, 3 - learning the clockface is fun! Just as on a slate the children can write numbers or symbols on this wall clock. A piece of chalk and wiping cloth hang like "pendulums" ready for use. Real Working Clock! Birch plywood, slate. Diameter - 28cm. AA battery not included.

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6.26.05
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$39.00
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Magnetic Summary Calendar

The whole set includes a 12" x 16.5" magnetic board and 51 magnetic pieces showing days of the week, months of the year, seasons, and four kinds of weather conditions. The calendar features a write and wipe surface and holes for hanging on the wall.

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6.27
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$37.00
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Wooden Magnetic Daily Calendar

What is today? For a child, that simple question can have so many answers--and this daily calendar helps satisfy them all!

Kids will feel a greater sense of control and responsibility when they help post the day of the week, date, weather, and special events on the large magnetic board for all to see.

There's even a space to post their mood--an excellent way to open communication and encourage children to gauge their own emotions.

Updating the information is simple: Simply take a preprinted magnet from the lower magnetic board (which hangs below the calendar to keep magnets within easy reach). Then place it on the calendar to fill in the information . . . or make a custom magnet by writing on one of two dry-erase magnet tiles!

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6.27.01
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$44.00
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Flexible Puppets Indian Camp

The flexible puppets and their accessories leave plenty of room for imagination and free play.

The best stories can be told around the campfire and maybe the drum even imitates the sound of the buffalo herd.

The dolls can sit, stand, move arms and legs.

Age recommendation: 3+

Material: Wood, fabric

Number of Parts: 14

Measurement: 5.91 x 5.91 x 3.94 inches.

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6.31
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$94.00
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Roman Arch

This block set allows children to use and learn Roman engineering principles to build an arch that seemingly defies gravity.

Excellent introduction to architecture and gravity, which also teaches following instructions and problem solving.

The set includes fixed sides and a support structure to enable the arch to be built.

Made from beechwood.

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6.34A
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$96.00
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Evolution of Man Set with 5 Realistic Objects

Explore the evolution of humans through five distinct stages with the figures in our Evolution of Man Set.

Professional sculptors have focused on everything from facial details to stature, and each toy is individually hand painted. This collection contains the following human figures:

Australopithecus afarensis (Lucy), Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo neanderthalensis (Neanderthal), and Homo sapiens sapiens (Modern humans). Lead free and thoroughly safety tested.

Educational information in English, Spanish, and French included on the blister cards.

Homo Sapiens Measures: 3.2” H (8 cm)
 

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6.41
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$12.00
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