Features of the Parts of a Starfish Activity

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

Contents of the Parts of a Starfish Activity

• a 16-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
• 8 sets of 3-part cards, each set has a control, a mute and label card
• 8 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″ x 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

Starfish Facts – National Geogrphic Kids