Description

A Lake is an expanse of water that occupies an inland basin of appreciable sizes. They are found on every continent, and in every kind of environment. The Lake Activity Mat is designed for the Montessori Elementary Curriculum. The Child is tasked to do their own research using all available media at their disposal, and thus gain an in depth knowledge of more than just dry facts, and figures.

Objective of the Lake Activity Mat

• a means for the project group to display the results of their research
• the questions provide triggers, and suggestions, to help the children to think more comprehensively
• increase the Child’s knowledge of natural features of land, and water
• gain a working knowledge of geographical regions
• encourages creative thinking; which boosts your imagination; story telling, building etc
• teaches the Child how to work within a group
• provides children with the opportunity to lead the group

Contents

• an interactive material mat
• 16 tasks/questions
• comes in a plastic envelope

Dimensions

• envelope: 24 cm x 17 cm / ( 9½” x 6¾” )
• mat: 92 cm x 67 cm / ( 36¼” x 26½” )

Related Products

• the island activity
• the Land and Water Form Trays are an excellent tool to visually introduce the concept of an island
• use the land and water forms 3-part cards as well, after you have introduced the Child to the trays
• the Land Air and Water Cards is an abstract activity leading to the improvement of the Child’s vocabulary
• use the sensorial curriculum to introduce the Child to land and water concept, with the sandpaper Globe of Land and Water

Further Reading and References

1. Montessori Land and Water Forms by My Montessori Moments has written an excellent blog post containing everything you need to know
2. National Geographic has written a blog all about Lakes