Product Description
Explore animal habitats through hands-on learning with our Montessori Land, Water, and Air Classification Set – a zoology sorting material designed for Montessori classrooms and early science learners. This set features realistic figurines and labeled category cards to help children classify animals based on where they live.
Key Features
- 30 realistic animal figurines grouped by habitat
- 3 printed title cards: Land, Water, and Air
- 3 color-coded felt pouches for habitat sorting
- No picture cards – designed for object-based learning
- Montessori-aligned for tactile classification practice
Benefits for Children
- Introduces early concepts of animal habitats
- Builds observation, reasoning, and sorting skills
- Strengthens fine motor development and vocabulary
- Promotes independent exploration and zoological thinking
What’s Included
- 10 Land Animals: Horse, Gecko, Mountain Goat, Elephant, Rat, Rhinoceros, Panda, Scorpion, Cow, Gorilla
- 10 Water Animals: Sperm Whale, Dolphin, Hammerhead Shark, Stingray, Fish, Octopus, Starfish, Orca Whale, Jellyfish, Blue Whale
- 10 Air Animals: Indigo Bunting, Macaw, Cockatoo, Butterfly, Bee, Dragonfly, Hummingbird, Cicada, Red Cardinal, Blue Jay
- 3 printed habitat title cards: Land, Water, Air
- 3 felt storage pouches (color-coded)
- 1 sorting bin
Specifications
- Recommended Age: 3+ years
- Materials: Realistic animal figurines, printed title cards, felt pouches
How to Use
Invite the child to examine each animal and sort it into the appropriate pouch based on its natural habitat. Use the printed title cards to introduce vocabulary and foster curiosity about the environments animals live in.
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See It In Action
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