Description

The Life Cycle of an Earthworm Activity describes how this invertebrate mates, (with itself), produces cocoons and eventually hatchlings are borne.  This unique material takes the Child from the verbal story; developing the sensorial (concrete) understanding of the material with the objects (sold separately); to the abstract, with the incorporation of images and labels.  Colour-coded material, coded according to the Montessori Animal Kingdom.  The earthworms are invertebrates, and coded beige.

Objectives of the Life Cycle of an Earthworm Activity:

• the direct objectives of this material, are for the Child to;
  • learn about the four stages of the earthworm’s lifecycle
• indirectly, the Child;
  • improves their vocabulary skills
  • develops reading skills
  • receives an introduction to zoology
• curriculum support material; aligned to the Montessori language and zoology curricula
• use this product with the earthworm objects, which are sold separately
• once the Child has mastered this activity, they can work with the parts of an earthworm

Contents of an Earthworm Activity:

• 1 x control chart
• 1st working chart called the labelled object working chart.  Use with the objects (objects are sold separately).
• 2nd working chart called the unlabeled working chart, use with the image and labels.
• Replace the objects with the 4 small images.  When ready, add the 4 labels onto the unlabeled working chart.
• The Child matches the real image of each life cycle of the earthworm, to the labeled image on the 4 activity cards.
• 1 set of 3-part cards, classifying the nomenclature for the very young child.
• 4 Definition cards with:
  • a control card,
  • a card with an incomplete phrase
  • labels to complete the phrase.
• All contents are stored in a 4 plastic envelope.

The teacher can also use the definition cards as an aid as they tell the story of the life cycle of an earthworm activity to the young children.

Related Products:

• Life cycle of an Earthworm Objects
• Parts of an Earthworm Activity

Feature School – Honeycomb Pre-school Constantia

Honeycomb Montessori Preschool was founded in 1983 by parents wanting to provide Montessori education for their children, and is thus a parent-run school.   The school started with a three to six year old class and in 1996 started the Honeypot toddler environment to include toddlers from the age of 2 years old.   (Now taking from 18months)

Honeycomb is a hidden gem; with beautiful spacious gardens, exhibiting lush green grass and a variety of trees which provide an abundance of shade in the outdoor space.  This diverse community full of heart and love for the child now guide two toddler; and two 3-6 classes, namely the Honeypot, Honeysuckle, Honeybees and Honeybadgers classes.

Striving to provide each child with a safe and nurtured start to life and pushing their potential in their formative years.  Contact Michelle de Reuck to learn more about the school.

Working with the Life Cycle for the Earthworm Activity at Honeycomb Montessori Preschool in Constantia, Cape Town.

Further Reading and Reference Material:

1) Earthworms serve a vital function, they keep our soil healthy; read about how by clicking here