This Montessori sandpaper card set includes 10 tactile land and water forms with a wooden storage box—ideal for sensory geography learning and vocabulary building.
Product Description
The Montessori Land and Water Form Sandpaper Cards with Wooden Storage Box – Set 1 and Set 2 is a Sensorial and Geography crossover material designed for the Montessori Casa classroom. This material introduces the foundational land and water formations through tactile contrast. Children explore rough (land) and smooth (water) textures to internalize spatial and geographic concepts through multisensory engagement.
Key Features
- 10 geography sandpaper cards: 5 land and water form pairs across Set 1 and Set 2
- Contrasting tactile textures: rough for landforms, smooth for water bodies
- Solid wooden storage box for easy organization and accessibility
- Aligned with Montessori geography and sensorial curriculum areas
Benefits for Children
- Develops tactile discrimination and fine motor control through textured surfaces
- Supports internalization of geography terminology through Sensorial exploration
- Encourages independent discovery, classification, and map skill development
- Provides control of error through texture contrast for self-correction
What’s Included
- 10 Sandpaper Land and Water Form Cards
- Sturdy wooden box with compartments for organized storage
Specifications
- Card Size: Approx. 20 x 20 cm
- Material: Textured sandpaper surfaces on durable MDF backing
- Box: Solid wood with smooth finish and fitted compartments
- Recommended Age Group: 3 years and above (Casa level)
- Curriculum Area: Sensorial and Geography
How to Use
Present each card individually, allowing the child to trace the textured surfaces with their fingers. Use matching language to name each land and water formation, such as “This is an island” and “This is a lake.” For classification, children can sort the pairs or match cards to real-world globe or puzzle representations. Store cards in the wooden box for structured presentation and accessibility.