The activity set introduces a booklet; which provides an overview of the subject matter; definition cards, and 3-part cards.  Depending upon the development of the Child, parts of this activity can be presented to the 3 to 6 year old, but it is mainly aimed at the 6 to 9 environment.

Features of the Parts of a Leaf Activity

• the direct objective of this material, is for the Child to;
  • learn about the different parts of the leaf
  • further develop their understanding of the definition of these parts
• indirectly, the Child;
  • improves their vocabulary skills
  • develops reading skills
• aligned to the Montessori botany and language curricula

Contents of the Parts of a Leaf Activity

• an 18 page booklet, providing an overview of the activity
  • one page has an illustration of the part being discussed
  • the opposite page has a brief description, and definition of that illustration
• 9 sets of 3-part cards, each set has a control, a mute, and label card
• 9 sets of definition cards, each set has:
  • 1 card, with a complete definition,
  • 2nd card with a redacted word that the Child must answer
• sold in a transparent, plastic A6 envelope

Size

• Booklet – 9.5cm x 9.5cm / (3¾” x 3¾”)
• Definition Cards – 8cm x 8cm / (3″  3″)
• Control Card – 13.5cm x 9cm / (5¼” x 3½”)
• Plastic Envelope –  18cm x 13cm x 2cm / (7″ x 5″ x ¾”)

Related Products

• Parts of a Flower Activity
• Parts of a Seed Activity
• Parts of a Tree Activity
• Parts of a Root Activity
• Parts of a Fruit Activity
• Leaf Puzzle Activity
• The Botany Cabinet

Further Reading and Resources