This material combines the simplicity of a 3-part cards set, a booklet, that comprehensively covers detailed descriptions about sponges, and definition cards.  It is aimed at both the 3 to 6 and the 6 to 9 environments.

Features of the Parts of a Sponge Activity

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

Contents of the Parts of a Sponge Activity

• an 8 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
• 4 sets of 3-part cards, each set has a control, a mute and label card
• 4 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 1cm / (7″ x 5″ x ¾”)

Further Reading and Resources

What is a Sponge? – National Ocean Service