{"product_id":"plants-and-animals-classification-set","title":"Montessori Plants and Animals Classification Set - Zoology Animal Sorting Material","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce foundational zoology with our \u003cstrong\u003eMontessori Plants and Animals Classification Set\u003c\/strong\u003e – a tactile, object-based sorting material perfect for early science learning. Children will explore the basic difference between plants and animals using realistic figurines, labeled category cards, and color-coded felt pouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 10 realistic plant objects and 10 animal figurines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 printed title cards: “Plants” and “Animals”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 color-coded felt pouches for classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for sensorial, hands-on exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Montessori-aligned science and language activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits for Children\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces early biology concepts through play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes visual discrimination and classification skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances fine motor control and vocabulary development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages self-directed discovery and scientific thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Plant Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Animal Figurines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 category title cards: “Plants” and “Animals”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 felt storage pouches (color-coded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sorting bin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Age: 3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Realistic figurines, printed category cards, felt pouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresent the child with the two labeled felt pouches. Encourage them to observe and classify each object into “plant” or “animal.” Use this work to spark conversation about what makes something a plant or an animal in the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/handsonmontessori.ca\/product-tag\/culture-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore All Cultural Materials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- Product Text --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border: none; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image --\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/5797\/4962\/files\/A4-21CM-x-29.7CM.png?v=1763091235\"\u003e style=\"border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc; object-fit: cover; display: block;\"\u003cbr\u003ewidth=\"80\" height=\"80\"\/\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handsonmontessori.ca\/product\/printable-labels-for-montessori-culture-pouches\/\"\u003e style=\"text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003cbr\u003etarget=\"_blank\"\u003cbr\u003erel=\"noopener\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003ePrintable Labels for Montessori Culture Pouches (PDF) - instant download for easy organization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It In Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on Instagram \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/HandsOnMontessoriStore\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@HandsOnMontessoriStore\u003c\/a\u003e to see how Montessori classrooms are using this set for hands-on classification and early science learning!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46725483757746,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/5797\/4962\/files\/montessori-plants-animals-classification-set-overview.jpg?v=1770051526","url":"https:\/\/www.handsonmontessori.ca\/products\/plants-and-animals-classification-set","provider":"Hands-On Montessori Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}