Description

One of the main aims of the Montessori Method of teaching is to develop, and refine, the sensory skills of pre-school (3 to 6 year old) children.  The Montessori designed materials, used with sensorial work, helps the Child become more logical, perceptive, and aware.  They transition to the abstract, with the Geometric Nomenclature 3 Part Cards, once they have mastered the concrete shapes of the geometry cabinet.  This is one of Maria Montessori’s original sensorial activities used in her first Casa dei Bambini.

Examples of the Shapes illustrated on the Cards

Features of the Geometric Nomenclature 3 Part Cards

• the direct objective for the Child:
  • to learn the correct nomenclature of the different geometric shapes
  • expand their vocabulary
• indirectly, the Child learns to:
  • discriminate between the different shapes
  • problem solve and further develop thinking skills
  • recognise the shape of letters, leading to improved reading skills
• this activity forms part of the Montessori sensorial curriculum
• the foundation of geometry and handwriting is indirectly developed

Contents of Geometric Nomenclature 3 Part Cards

• 26 sets of classified cards
• each shape has a set of a control, mute and image card
• the cards are stored in an A6 transparent, plastic envelope to store them on the Montessori shelf

Size  

• control card – 13.5cm x 9cm / (5¼” x 3½”)
• plastic envelope – 18cm x 13cm x 2cm / (7″ x 5″ x ¾”)

Related Products

• The Geometric Cabinet
• The Geometric Form Cards
• The Geometric Cabinet Activity Set
• The Geometric Cabinet Control Chart

Further Reading and Resources

The Geometry Cabinet – Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies