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 presented to the 3 to 6 year old, but it is mainly aimed at the 6 to 9 environment.

Examples of Word Cards

Features of the Parts of a Roundworm Activity

• the direct objectives of this material are for the Child to:
  • learn about the parts of the roundworm, and their functions
  • 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 Roundworm Activity

• a 6 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
• 3 sets of 3-part cards, each set has a control, a mute and label card
• 3 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 0.5cm / (7″ x 5″ x ¼”)

Further Reading and Resources